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The FY26 grant application period is now closed. Applications were due June 5, 2026. Please refer to the AMS Transportation and Marketing Program Grants and Cooperative Agreements Late, Nonresponsive, and Incomplete Applications Policy for more information. Applications will be accepted until June 5, 2026. For any questions related to RFSP, contact IPPGrants@usda.gov.
The series will be hosted on Zoom and is open to the public. Pre-registration is required.
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The series will be hosted on Zoom and is open to the public. Pre-registration is required.
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Part III: Live Cattle Evaluation – Factors for evaluating quality of live cattle, and the CME Live Delivery Process
Tuesday, December 8, 2020, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Eastern Time
Presenters: Dr. Ty Lawrence, West Texas A&M University, and Mr. Jodie Pitcock, USDA-AMS
The series will be hosted on Zoom and is open to the public. Pre-registration is required.
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USDA will host a series of evening webinars with guest speakers from all three USDA Cattle and Carcass Training Centers (CCTCs)—West Texas A&M University, Colorado State University, and the U.S.
The Local and Regional Foods Division conducts research across a variety of agricultural market channels which aids in the viability, profitability, and future market opportunities for American farmers and food producers.
AMS researches a variety of issues and market channels relevant to local and regional food systems, such as farmers markets, food value chains, food hubs, farm to institution, urban agriculture, and local meat production.
