A FiTiCAS study highlights systemic barriers and suggests comprehensive reform. #NewsismyBusiness
Applications must be submitted by March 15 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time. #NewsismyBusiness
Most of the farmers who participated in the study mentioned having a hard time when going to the Department of Agriculture for assistance. #NewsismyBusiness
The study will also help strengthen Puerto Rico’s food security, the agency stated. #NewsismyBusiness
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The US Department of Agriculture is seeking applications for funding to increase the supply of affordable housing for farm workers. Luis R. García, acting state director of USDA Rural Development in Puerto Rico, said that subject to the availability of funds, the loan and grants will be provided through USDA’s Farm Labor Housing Program. Eligible […]
Caribbean Produce Exchange Inc. (CPE) recently offered a training workshop for agribusinesses to ensure that the management of their crops and farms products meet the new parameters established by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). The free workshop offered to CPE agribusiness, customers and suppliers included scientific resources, agronomists […]
The program will offer micro-grants to 450 farmers on the island and will be dedicated to supporting small farmers in their post-María recovery.
Agriculture Secretary Carlos Flores confirmed the agreements represent one of the biggest initiatives with results reported and evidenced in recent years.
This project, called "Recuperación Agrícola” (Agricultural Recovery,) is part of its post-storm recovery initiatives.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that agricultural producers in Puerto Rico affected by Hurricane María in 2017 may now apply for assistance to help recover and rebuild their farming operations.
Walmart announced Monday it has established a partnership with the Puerto Rico Farm Bureau to enable 100 local farmers to join the trade group whose pursuit is to defend the sector and further agricultural development on the island.
In an effort to pull individuals out of their dependence on the government and improve the island’s food security issues, Gov. Alejandro García-Padilla announced Wednesday several amendments to the local Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program that will allow more families to continue or start working at farms, without losing their benefits.
Four Puerto Rico farms will receive about $160,000 combined to develop on-site photovoltaic solar systems to slash their energy bills through the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Energy for America Program (REAP), which is authorized by the 2008 Farm Bill, the agency announced.
The U.S. Department of Labor announced Tuesday it has secured a consent judgment ordering two Sabana Grande farmers to pay a total of $275,000 in back wages and liquidated damages to 174 agricultural workers.
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