USDA Underscores Importance of Agricultural R&D at G20 Agricultural Chief Scientists Meeting
WASHINGTON, June 16, 2021 – Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture highlighted the importance of agricultural research and development (R&D) and the need for G20 agricultural science leaders to actively advocate for science-based decision making. Agricultural science leaders from around the world convened virtually this week during the Meeting of G20 Agricultural Chief Scientists (G20 MACS) to discuss critical global agricultural science and technology issues.
USDA Publishes Federal Register Notice for Public Input on Racial Justice and Equity
WASHINGTON, June 16, 2021 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today published a Federal Register Notice requesting public input on its efforts to advance racial justice and equity across the Department.
EPA Announces $11 Million for Farm-Focused Projects to Improve Water Quality and Environmental Education
WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the selection of twelve projects to receive “Farmer to Farmer” grant funding totaling $10,951,735.
EPA Selects Indiana Finance Authority to Receive $500,000 Brownfields Grant
CHICAGO (May 16, 2021) – Today, U.S.
EPA Announces $11 Million for Farm-Focused Projects to Improve Water Quality and Environmental Education
WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the selection of twelve projects to receive “Farmer to Farmer” grant funding totaling $10,951,735.
EPA Selects Hennepin County, Minnesota to Receive $500,000 Brownfields Grant
CHICAGO (May 16, 2021) – Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that Hennepin County, Minnesota will receive $500,000 to supplement the county’s Brownfield Revolving Loan Fund, or RLF.
Three Northern California Cities Within Top 25 in ENERGY STAR Certified Buildings Nationwide
SAN FRANCISCO – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing its annual “Top Cities” list, spotlighting the cities with the greatest number of ENERGY STAR certified commercial and multifamily buildings last year.
EPA Announces $11.6 Million in Supplemental Funds to Cleanup and Redevelop Contaminated Brownfield Sites in Communities Across the U.S.
WASHINGTON (June 16, 2021) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing $11.6 million in supplemental funding to help transform communities by cleaning up contaminated brownfields properties.