Taking an integrated look at urban agriculture
Building Integrated Agriculture academy is looking to start its first class in November. Application deadline is Oct. 5.
USDA
Washington Farmland Trust joins lawsuit against USDA
Washington Farmland Trust officials are raising money to offset loss of $676,000 in USDA grant funding.
U.S. District Court issues a preliminary injunction blocking conditions placed on USDA grants
Washington is part of group of states challenging conditions placed on USDA programs including nutrition assistance.
USDA cuts nearly $5 million that would've helped underserved farmers in western Washington
King County and Viva Farms was scheduled to receive funding from the Increasing Land Access, which was supposed to fund $300 million for 50 projects across 40 states. USDA announced elimination in March.
Washington state sues USDA for illegally holding hostage billions in critical funding
In its lawsuit, the coalition argues that USDA has threatened harsh penalties if states do not comply with the agency’s vague and expansive funding conditions relating to immigration, diversity, equity and inclusion, and gender identity.