Dairy Producers have until April 29, 2024 to enroll in the Dairy Margin Coverage Program, an important safety net program that provides producers with price support to help offset milk and feed price differences. Don't delay! bit.ly/3uKaGLw

Signing up for a secure Farmers.gov account is a quick four-step process that'll give you more options for working with us. Learn more: bit.ly/3TlvPWk

Beginning farmer and rancher coordinators are Dept. of Agriculture team members who can help you understand the USDA process and find the right assistance for your operation. Find your state coordinator here: bit.ly/3xsPYx5

Need a quick summary of an FSA program? Our fact sheets are divided into 23 easy-to-search categories: bit.ly/3GRvEZl

Zach Hightower of Shoal Creek Farms, a 250-acre cattle and poultry operation in Madison County, GA, used Inflation Reduction Act funding through Natural Resources Conservation Service to add radiant heaters and attic insulation to four poultry houses, making his dreams a reality: bit.ly/3PQGxBC.

Do you want a career that can make a difference? We’re looking for highly motivated and skilled individuals interested in meeting the challenges of the dynamic and innovative field of agriculture. Learn more: bit.ly/4aS7fTb

.Dept. of Agriculture can help veterans transition into farming, ranching, and other agricultural opportunities by connecting you with financial, educational, and training resources. Learn more: bit.ly/3FCTj0d

Signing up for a secure FarmersGov account is a quick process that'll give you more options for working with us. Learn more: bit.ly/3IpjIyS

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A historic $1.5 billion is now available for partner-driven conservation solutions through the Regional Conservation Partnership Program. Dept. of Agriculture is accepting project proposals now through July 2, 2024. Learn more: bit.ly/3TIj7zu

Last week Sarah Campbell and Aimee Swenson from Dept. of Agriculture joined Curtis Mahnken and Megan Engel on their podcast, Farm Answers to discuss resources for beginning farmers and ranchers. Listen now: bit.ly/4cLLmpV

You can find FSA updates, resources and contact info for your state from this interactive map. bit.ly/3GhU3t4

How can we partner with you? Dept. of Agriculture offers direct farm operating loans that can be used to purchase livestock & feed, farm equipment, fuel, farm chemicals, insurance, & other costs, including family living expenses. bit.ly/3otrFex

Natural Resources Conservation Service recently added Fiscal Year 2024 data as of April 1, 2024, to its Data Visualization Tool. The tool shows state-by-state investments for Farm Bill and Inflation Reduction Act. Access the Tool: bit.ly/4cym6Dr

Farmers in all 50 states can now access county specific farming data and Dept. of Agriculture resources all in one place via the new farmers.gov local dashboard: bit.ly/3J2sIfO

Do you have land enrolled in Dept. of Agriculture’s Conservation Reserve Program? Do you also have forests on your land? Then you should check out the CRP Forest Management Incentive – it offers financial incentives while helping improve the health of your forest. bit.ly/3vW478O

Organic farmers, we can help you with the cost real estate, buildings, repairs, insurance, field buffers, routine operating expenses, storage & handling equipment, and crop losses. Learn more: bit.ly/3J60S2h

Important deadlines for current programs on Farmers.gov.

In this #FridaysOnTheFarm , meet Jan and Michelle Eckhart of Sweet Berry Farm in Rhode Island. Programs from Farm Service Agency and Risk Management Agency federal crop insurance have helped the couple manage their risk and recover from unpredictable weather. Learn more: bit.ly/4cy443X

We’re investing in innovation from the ground up – partnering with nature to create lasting sustainable solutions for unpredictable weather and times of drought. Here’s what Alabama is doing: bit.ly/3VCGtZX