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Ag Secretary Vilsack Proclaims August 7-13 'National Farmers Market Week'

July 11, 2016 | Posted in Rural Lifestyle Market

Over the course of the Obama Administration, USDA has invested close to $1 billion in 40,000 local food businesses and infrastructure projects.

USDA Unveils New 'Urban Ag Toolkit' for Urban Farmers, Agri-business Entrepreneurs

May 2, 2016 | Posted in Rural Lifestyle Market

Industry estimates show U.S. local food sales totaled at least $12 billion in 2014, up from $5 billion in 2008, and experts anticipate that value to hit $20 billion by 2019.

USDA Offers New Loans for Portable Farm Storage & Handling Equipment

Portable equipment can help producers, including small-scale and local farmers, get products to market quickly.

April 29, 2016 | Posted in Niche Markets

Portable equipment can help producers, including small-scale and local farmers, get products to market quickly.

USDA Reports Record Growth of Organic Producers

April 12, 2016 | Posted in Data & Forecasts, Rural Lifestyle Market

The number of domestic certified organic operations increased by almost 12% between 2014 and 2015, representing the highest growth rate since 2008.

USDA's Microloans Now Available for Land Purchases

January 19, 2016 | Posted in Data & Forecasts, Rural Lifestyle Market

USDA expects the loans to be especially helpful to beginning or underserved farmers, U.S. veterans looking for a career in farming, and those who have small and mid-sized farming operations.

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Small Family Farms Operate Nearly Half of all U.S. Farmland

December 14, 2015 | Posted in Data & Forecasts, Rural Lifestyle Market

In 2014, these small family farms also accounted for 90% of all U.S. farms and 22% of agricultural production, according to USDA's Economic Research Service.

New USDA Funding Could Mean Partnership Opportunities

By RLD Staff posted on September 28, 2015 | Posted in Rural Lifestyle Market

Check this list of recipients to see about coordinating their efforts with your community support initiatives or marketing promotions.

Farmer Mac, USDA Provide Financing Options for Rural Homebuyers

September 14, 2015 | Posted in Rural Lifestyle Market

Source: National Mortgage News

This summary can help you better understand these rural home financing programs and may be good content to share with your customers.

USDA Overhauls Single Family Housing Guaranteed Loan Program

December 10, 2013 | Posted in Manufacturer News

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced a series of sweeping changes to a popular loan program for rural homebuyers.

Turkey Prices Have Risen Faster Than General Food Prices

November 21, 2012 | Posted in Manufacturer News

Prices for turkey, a Thanksgiving staple, have increased more than prices for most other grocery store foods in recent years. From 2005 to 2011, average retail turkey prices increased by 47 percent, while food-at-home prices rose by 13 percent. Higher feed costs and energy prices led producers to reduce turkey inventories, driving up retail turkey prices.

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