On June 14, USDA announced the names of the 141 applications that received funding from the Farm Labor Stabilization and Protection Pilot Program (FLSP). Three farms in New York received funding under this program to support housing improvement and expansion, worker training and improved worker pay and benefits.
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NYS Department of Labor Workforce Development Training Program, Employee Retention and Advancement Training
The purpose of Employee Retention and Advancement Training is to provide occupational skills training, commensurate with regional priorities, to year-round, full time, incumbent workers who are currently in low and middle-skills occupations, leading to job advancement and retention.
The Bottom Line No. 6
In this issue: Stop & Shop will be closing some stores in the Northeast focusing on reducing costs and prices to consumers. Consumers currently prefer fresh produce with longer shelf-lives and cabbage is having its moment! Learn about rice and honeyberry production – two new emerging crops for the region. Food safety investments tend to pay-off, especially if you have third party audits. Use NYS Business Express to identify what you need to start or expand a new venture and upcoming programs.
The NYS Ag and Markets Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Grant is now open for applications through Friday, June 28 at 5pm!!!
The Department has been funded through the USDA RFSI program to expand statewide capacity and infrastructure for the aggregation, processing, manufacturing, storage, transporting, wholesaling, or distribution of targeted local and regional agricultural food products (excluding meat and poultry products).
USDA Now Accepting Applications for Available Funds to Help Cover Organic Certification Costs – Deadline October 31, 2024
Through the Organic Certification Cost Share Program (OCCSP), USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) will cover up to 75% of organic certification costs at a maximum of $750 per certification category. The application and instructions can be found at the program’s website.
The Bottom Line No. 5
In this issue: Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Grant now open for applications. USDOL is focusing on heat-related hazards this season. Agritourism Survey. The US House and Senate have released versions of the Farm Bill. COVID-19 changes to tasting rooms can have lasting benefits on the bottom line. Crop Insurance premium estimator. Organic Certification Grant and Apple Marketing Order grant to increase sales and utilization of NYS apples. Upcoming programs.
The Bottom Line No. 3
In this issue: US House Ag Labor Working Group releases H2A policy recommendations. How produce farms in New York are adapting to increased labor costs. Sources for ag data from USDA Economic Research Service you can use for your next grant or business plan. USDA Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) is accepting applications as well as USDA FSA farm labor housing loans and updates to other grant programs. Upcoming business programs.
The Bottom Line No. 2
Bottom Line No. 2, April 10, 2024. In this issue: Cash rent and custom labor survey and farm employee benchmark survey. Updated information about the resilient food infrastructure program grant is available. NY FarmNet publication to help guide retirement planning for farmers. Upcoming business programs.
USDA’s Discrimination Financial Assistance Program
USDA’s Discrimination Financial Assistance Program (DFAP): In extreme brief, $2.2 billion is to be distributed to qualifying farmers and ranchers that experienced discrimination through the USDA’s Farm Loan Programs prior to January 2021. The deadline for applications is January 13, 2024. You can learn more about the program here: https://22007apply.gov/. The Windsor Group is the Read More…
How to Write a Successful Grant for Your Farm Business
Looking for grants for your ag business? This is a recording of a webinar that discussed tips and tricks for writing a successful grant application.
Northeast SARE 2024 Farmer Grant Proposals: Grants Up To $30,000 Available for Farmers
The Call for 2024 Northeast SARE Farmer Grants is now available. Approximately $800,000 has been allocated to fund projects for this grant cycle. Awards of up to $30,000 are available, depending on the complexity of a project. The online system for submitting proposals will open on September 15,2023. Proposals are due no later Read More…
2023 Northeast SARE Farm Grants
Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) Calling for 2023 Farmer Grant Proposals: The Call for 2023 Northeast SARE Farmer Grants is now available. Awards typically range from $5,000 to $30,000, depending upon a project’s complexity and duration. Northeast SARE Farmer Grants provide the resources farmers need to explore new concepts in sustainable agriculture conducted Read More…