Registration is open for the “FARM Program 4.0 Updates and Insights” webinar on March 17, 2022, from 12-1pm. The program will cover the requirements of Version 4.0 of the FARM Animal Care Program as ...
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From Cornell Agricultural Workforce Development https://agworkforce.cals.cornell.edu/2022/02/10/new-resource-example-ny-employee-handbook/ We’re introducing a new resource on Cornell Agricultural Workforce Development’s Employee Handbook page. We’ve posted an example employee handbook customized for New York farm employers. Starting with a Michigan ...
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Usually, every 3 years, the National FARM Program revises and updates the Animal Care standards. Due to COVID impacting on-farm evaluations, Version 4.0 has been extended 18 months, and is now in effect until ...
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PRESS RELEASE Contact: FPAC.BC.Press@usda.gov WASHINGTON, Aug. 17, 2021 – Organic producers and handlers can now apply for U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) funds to assist with the cost of receiving or maintaining organic certification. Applications for the Organic Certification Cost Share Program (OCCSP) are due Nov. 1, ...
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