USDA announced that nominations may be made for Farm Service Agency county committees starting June 15 and closing August 1, 2014. Details and nomination for FSA-669A: www.fsa.usda.gov/elections. Elections will be held in the fall.
USDA May 8 announced that $78 million in Farm Bill resources for local and regional food systems including farmers markets, processing facilities, distribution services and other local food business enterprises is available.
This funding comes from Rural Development Business and Industry Guaranteed Loan Program (B&I) and the Agriculture Marketing Service (AMS) Farmers Market and Local Foods Promotion Program. AMS’ deadline is June 20, 2014.