Agency: Department of Agriculture-Office of the Secretary
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USDA Assistance and Support for Underserved Farmers, Ranchers, Foresters: Technical and Other Assistance
Agency: Department of Agriculture-Office of the Secretary Description: To provide funding for outreach, mediation, financial training, capacity building training, cooperative development and agricultural credit training and support, and other technical assistance on issues concerning food, agriculture, agricultural credit, agricultural extension, rural development, or nutrition to underserved farmers, ranchers, or forest landowners, including veterans, limited…
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USDA Assistance and Support for Underserved Farmers, Ranchers, Foresters: Equity Commission
Agency: Department of Agriculture-Office of the Secretary Description: To fund the activities of one or more equity commissions that will address racial equity issues within the USDA and the programs of the USDA. Bill Section: 22007(c) US Code: 7 USC 2279 New or Existing: New Potential Cost: $10,000,000 Timeline: FY22-31 Implementation Status/Rulemaking: …
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USDA Assistance and Support for Underserved Farmers, Ranchers, Foresters: Discrimination Financial Assistance
Agency: Department of Agriculture-Office of the Secretary Description: To provide financial assistance to producers that have experienced discrimination in the Department of Agriculture’s farm lending programs prior to January 1, 2021. Bill Section: 22007(e) US Code: 7 USC 2279 New or Existing: New Potential Cost: $2,200,000,000 Timeline: FY22-31 Implementation Status/Rulemaking: On…
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Bioproduct Pilot Program
Agency: Department of Agriculture-Office of the Secretary Description: Authorization for the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out a pilot program where USDA partners with at least one agricultural research institution to study the economic, social, and environmental benefits of using materials derived from agricultural commodities (bioproducts) in the production of construction products and consumer…