Keynote Presentation
Keynote Presentation
Keynote Speech Jennifer Lester Moffitt Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs, US Department of Agriculture Event Recognition Robert O’Riley
Keynote Speech Jennifer Lester Moffitt Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs, US Department of Agriculture Event Recognition Robert O’Riley
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KEYNOTE TOPICS WILL INCLUDE Importance of regional food systems Role of usda in supporting regional food systems Critical role of small scale producers in regional supply chains BIO Jennifer Lester Moffitt is the Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs at the United States Department of Agriculture, the first woman to serve in this position.…
Career Technical Education Program Tour at Mark Richardson Career Technical Education Center
How we can help: USDA FSA Overview Presentation and How to get started with FSA What is involved in starting your own production business? How can you evaluate your options and make smart choices? Information will include how the agency classifies beginning farmers/ranchers, youth lending programs, and how to access these resources from your local…
USDA Farm Loan Overview and resources you can access The workshop will include access to agency resources and information to continue being profitable, including what renting farmers may need to continue being profitable when renting no longer suits their needs. For more information: FSA Santa Maria Service Center, serving Santa Barbara County 920 E. Stowell…
NRCS works closely with producers in a voluntary, non-regulatory relationship to help people help the land and benefit soil, water, air, plants, and animals for productive lands and healthy ecosystems Learn about historic on-farm conservation funding incentives and assistance NRCS provides, along with technical resources and references that aid producers with their conservation planning. Presented…
Providing producers with information on crop loss insurance that is due to flooding and drought. This will also include information on all natural disaster insurance. The presentation will include opportunities to ask questions about how RMA supports small scale producers directly. For more information: USDA Risk Management Agency (RMA) USDA Risk Management Agency State Office…