USDA Seeks Nominees for National Mango Board
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is seeking nominations for the National Mango Board to fill seats for seven members whose terms expire Dec. 31, 2022. Nomination applications for the seats are due Feb. 25, 2022. Appointed members will serve three-year terms.
The National Mango Board is seeking nominees for the following seats:
USDA Sets New Deadline to Apply for Farm and Food Workers Relief Grants
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced it is extending the deadline to submit applications for the Farm and Food Worker Relief (FFWR) Grant Program from Feb. 8, 2022, to March 10, 2022. Additionally, AMS has updated the requirements regarding employment verification methods for eligible beneficiaries.
AMS has partnered with two organizations, UFW Foundation and Corazón Latino, to provide FFWR applicants with pre-award technical assistance:
National Organic Program Priorities Listening Session
March 21, 2022, 1:00pm ET
March 21, 2022, 3:00pm ET
The NOP hosted a listening session for stakeholders to share their recommendations on NOP's rulemaking priorities and outstanding recommendations received from the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB).