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CIBO Technologies Empowers Ag Partners and Farmers to Access $1.5 Billion RCPP Funding

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Tuesday, April 23, 2024
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MINNEAPOLIS, April 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CIBO Technologies, the company powering the transition to regenerative agriculture, is offering organizations applying for the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) a technology solution to scale adoption of conservation and climate-smart agriculture practices. CIBO Impact provides a technology platform that streamlines the application process, reduces program administrative costs, and provides reporting on program impact.

Key Points: 
  • The USDA has allocated $1.5 billion to RCPP to help farmers advance "climate-smart" agriculture.
  • CIBO Impact , the end-to-end platform for managing large-scale regenerative agriculture programs, offers the first-of-its-kind USDA program solution enabling simplified RCPP application and management.
  • Through CIBO Impact for RCPP, partners and farmers will have the ability to:
    Easily Configure and Deploy RCPP Programs: CIBO Impact's flexible programs engine allows organizations to configure program requirements for farmers easily.
  • For more information and to include CIBO Technologies as a partner on your RCPP grant application, please visit: www.cibotechnologies.com/usda-programs-rcpp/

RAFI AND FARM AID CALL FOR REFORM BASED ON NEW REPORT RE: USDA FARM LOAN APPEALS

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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The results found that similarly situated farmers often had very different outcomes in the loan approval process.

Key Points: 
  • The results found that similarly situated farmers often had very different outcomes in the loan approval process.
  • The report, "Appealing for Relief: An Analysis of Appealed Direct Farm Loan Decisions 2009–2022 and Opportunities for Reform," analyzes NAD cases concerning direct farm ownership and farm operating loans between January 2009 and July 2022.
  • NAD is an independent division of the Department of Agriculture that conducts administrative appeals hearings to review agency program decisions.
  • An impartial and equitable appeals process should be part of USDA's overall effort to serve all farmers equitably," said Farm Aid Communications Director Jennifer Fahy.

Assistance for American Indian and Alaska Native Producers to Apply for USDA Discrimination Financial Assistance Program

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Monday, October 30, 2023
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BILLINGS, Mont., Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Intertribal Agriculture Council (IAC) is providing application assistance to Tribal agricultural producers who have experienced discrimination by the United States Department of Agriculture's Farm Service Agency (USDA-FSA) and who are interested in applying for the USDA Discrimination Financial Assistance Program (DFAP). This critical, one-time program is designed to provide financial support to ranchers, farmers, and forest landowners who have been discriminated against by USDA-FSA in loan programs, including those who previously received Keepseagle settlement awards. IAC is actively seeking eligible American Indian and Alaska Natives to apply by the January 13, 2024, application deadline.

Key Points: 
  • The Intertribal Agriculture Council (IAC) is providing support for Tribal agricultural producers who have faced discrimination from the USDA-FSA in applying for the USDA Discrimination Financial Assistance Program (DFAP).
  • This program offers one-time financial support to ranchers, farmers, and forest landowners who have experienced discrimination in USDA-FSA loan programs.
  • IAC is actively seeking eligible American Indian and Alaska Natives to apply by the January 13, 2024, application deadline.
  • IAC is encouraging all Native producers to apply who believe they experienced discrimination by USDA-FSA loan programs before January 1, 2021.

Edible Garden Receives USDA Grant for Organic Certification Costs for its Belvidere, New Jersey Facility

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Monday, October 23, 2023
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These funds are designated to reimburse organic producers and handlers with financial assistance to reduce the costs associated with organic certification, as well as processing/handling certifications.

Key Points: 
  • These funds are designated to reimburse organic producers and handlers with financial assistance to reduce the costs associated with organic certification, as well as processing/handling certifications.
  • Mr. Jim Kras, Chief Executive Officer of Edible Garden, commented, "We are pleased to receive this grant from the USDA’s Organic Certification Program, overseen by the Farm Service Agency.
  • The grant provides reimbursement for a number of the costs associated with our organic crop certification, and related costs at our Belvidere, New Jersey facility.
  • Earlier this year, our Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Edible Garden Heartland facility also received a similar grant.

Agricultural Supply Chain Service Market to Experience Substantial Growth at 10.02% CAGR, Reaching a Valuation of USD 1,822.4 Mn from 2023 to 2030, As Adoption of Emerging Technologies Increases, Projects Kings Research

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Thursday, August 24, 2023
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A pivotal driving factor for supply chain service providers is their involvement with food processing companies.

Key Points: 
  • A pivotal driving factor for supply chain service providers is their involvement with food processing companies.
  • Collaboration with these organizations offers supply chain service providers the opportunity to boost their influence and market reach.
  • Online segments are becoming more prevalent in the agriculture supply chain service sector as a means of enhancing productivity and streamlining processes.
  • Additionally, several government programs such as the Farm Service Agency's funding program aim to strengthen the resilience of the American food and agricultural supply chain.

Agricultural Supply Chain Service Market to Experience Substantial Growth at 10.02% CAGR, Reaching a Valuation of USD 1,822.4 Mn from 2023 to 2030, As Adoption of Emerging Technologies Increases, Projects Kings Research

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Thursday, August 24, 2023
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A pivotal driving factor for supply chain service providers is their involvement with food processing companies.

Key Points: 
  • A pivotal driving factor for supply chain service providers is their involvement with food processing companies.
  • Collaboration with these organizations offers supply chain service providers the opportunity to boost their influence and market reach.
  • Online segments are becoming more prevalent in the agriculture supply chain service sector as a means of enhancing productivity and streamlining processes.
  • Additionally, several government programs such as the Farm Service Agency's funding program aim to strengthen the resilience of the American food and agricultural supply chain.

Edible Garden Receives USDA Grant for Organic Certification Costs

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023
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BELVIDERE, NJ, Aug. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Edible Garden AG Incorporated (“Edible Garden” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: EDBL, EDBLW), a leader in controlled environment agriculture (CEA), locally grown, organic and sustainable produce and products, today announced that the Company has received a grant from the United States Department of Agriculture Organic Certification Program administered by the Farm Service Agency.

Key Points: 
  • BELVIDERE, NJ, Aug. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Edible Garden AG Incorporated (“Edible Garden” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: EDBL, EDBLW), a leader in controlled environment agriculture (CEA), locally grown, organic and sustainable produce and products, today announced that the Company has received a grant from the United States Department of Agriculture Organic Certification Program administered by the Farm Service Agency.
  • These funds are designated to reimburse organic producers and handlers with financial assistance to reduce the cost of organic certification.
  • Mr. Jim Kras, Chief Executive Officer of Edible Garden, commented, "We are pleased to have been awarded this grant from the USDA’s Organic Certification Program administered by the Farm Service Agency.
  • This grant will reimburse some of the cost of the organic processing/handling certification for the Edible Garden Heartland facility in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

NRCS California Allocates $2 Million to Assist Farmers Recover from Floods

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023
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DAVIS, Calif., April 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Beginning today, the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in California is setting aside $2 million in federal financial assistance to help California's agricultural producers recover from recent flooding. This funding is in addition to recent USDA funding allocated through the USDA Emergency Watershed Protection Program (administered by NRCS) and the USDA Emergency Conservation Program (administered by the USDA Farm Service Agency).

Key Points: 
  • "NRCS is working with farmers and ranchers to assess the damage to their land and to provide conservation planning assistance to help them return back to normal operations," said NRCS California State Conservationist Carlos Suarez.
  • "We have been hearing from our customers that this funding is needed, and we are answering that call."
  • This funding applies to resource concerns that threaten the ongoing agricultural operation or create an imminent threat to agricultural operations.
  • Eligible emergency practices primarily fall into four categories of repairing or stabilizing animal waste structures, irrigation equipment, forestry improvement, or vehicle access.

Tractor Supply Celebrates 85th Anniversary With $850,000 Donation to American Farmland Trust on National Ag Day

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023
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Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ: TSCO ), the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, and the Tractor Supply Company Foundation announced today an $850,000 donation to American Farmland Trust (AFT) in celebration of the company’s 85th anniversary.

Key Points: 
  • Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ: TSCO ), the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, and the Tractor Supply Company Foundation announced today an $850,000 donation to American Farmland Trust (AFT) in celebration of the company’s 85th anniversary.
  • This announcement comes on National Ag Day, a day dedicated to celebrating the abundance provided by American agriculture.
  • Grants will primarily be awarded to those who have been historically underserved or lack access to traditional methods of funding.
  • “This donation is an expression of gratitude to our customers and the communities we call home.

TI-TRUST, Inc. (“TI-TRUST”), is pleased to welcome Elizabeth (“Beth”) A. Di Cola as Senior Vice President

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Monday, March 20, 2023
National Center for Employee Ownership, University, ERISA, Employee stock ownership, Champaign–Urbana metropolitan area, OAK, Trust, NCEO, Trust Company, ESOP, Urbana, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Trust service provider, Farm Service Agency

“Beth is extremely dedicated to the development of employee ownership and has a distinguished career assisting clients,” said Dawn Goestenkors, Executive Vice President.

Key Points: 
  • “Beth is extremely dedicated to the development of employee ownership and has a distinguished career assisting clients,” said Dawn Goestenkors, Executive Vice President.
  • “We are very excited to have her join TI-TRUST and look forward to her insights contributing to our client’s success.”
    B.S.
  • We have extensive experience in fiduciary services and can serve as a trustee or agent based on the client’s needs.
  • TI-TRUST manages over $16 billion in assets and has offices in Illinois, Missouri, Pennsylvania, Arizona, and Georgia.