New Hecho en Puerto Rico Association president aims to boost agriculture
June 3, 2024
Mateo Cidre plans to reduce food imports and increase local food production. #NewsismyBusiness
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Report reveals land access challenges for small farmers in Puerto Rico
May 16, 2024
A FiTiCAS study highlights systemic barriers and suggests comprehensive reform. #NewsismyBusiness
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Celebrate Earth Day by taking a ‘garden break’
April 22, 2024
A “Garden Break” is a short break aimed at disconnecting, even if it’s just temporarily, from the daily stress related to work or personal life. #NewsismyBusiness
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USDA, local gov’t to award $3.5M+ to boost food supply chain projects
April 17, 2024
Puerto Rico is accepting applications for this Infrastructure Grant funding through June 30. #NewsismyBusiness
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EDB provides $150K in financing for hydroponic farming in Puerto Rico
April 8, 2024
The Economic Development Bank’s special financing program is helping support advanced farming methods and creating jobs. #NewsismyBusiness
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Puerto Rico Treasury simplifies oil tax refunds for farmers
January 25, 2024
The improved SURI procedure is for excise taxes on gas and diesel oils. #NewsIsMyBusiness
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Forteza Caribbean Chocolate expands with new Big Bars line
November 14, 2023
Puerto Rican family business invests $20K in equipment to increase cocoa production. #NewsismyBusiness
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USDA awards $486K for 5 specialty crop projects in Puerto Rico
August 24, 2023
The Puerto Rico allocation is part of a total of $72.9 million in noncompetitive funding awarded to 54 states, territories and the District of Columbia. #NewsismyBusiness
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Half of Puerto Rico’s farmers switched crops in last 5 years over production problems
August 4, 2023
Most of the farmers who participated in the study mentioned having a hard time when going to the Department of Agriculture for assistance. #NewsismyBusiness
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FEMA awards $1.6M for new equipment in Puerto Rico agricultural facilities
June 23, 2023
The funds will be used to replace equipment at the Veterinary and Agrological Laboratory and other facilities to improve the island’s resilience in the face of natural disasters. #NewsismyBusiness
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USDA study explores Puerto Rico’s post-hurricane agricultural recovery
April 18, 2023
Agricultural economy shows resilience and shifts in production following devastation by hurricanes Irma and Maria. #NewsismyBusiness
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Meat, poultry processor plant in Cidra gets $8M USDA grant
March 24, 2023
The agency also announced the availability of grants to help people repair their homes if damaged by flooding and Hurricane Fiona in 2022.
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Indulac to invest $11.8M to renovate milk processing plant
March 13, 2023
A portion of the financing, $4.7 million, comes from the Puerto Rico Housing Department’s Investment Portfolio for Growth (IPG) Program.
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104th edition of American Farm Bureau convention underway
January 9, 2023
US Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack will take part in the even today.
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Agriculture urges farmers to fill Census 2022 for sector dev’t
December 20, 2022
The filing deadline is Feb. 6, 2023.
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