If natural disasters impacted your farm or ranch in 2022, there’s still time to submit your application for the Emergency Relief Program assistance before the Aug. 14th deadline: bit.ly/3Lu6pR2

Thanks to funding through Natural Resources Conservation Service and the Inflation Reduction Act, beginning farmer Michael Heine of South Dakota got financial assistance through the Inflation Reduction Act for no-till planting and cover cropping: bit.ly/3SoFAlh

Agriculture is an inherently risky business. We want to help you manage those risks so you can focus on your work with peace of mind. bit.ly/3owQJV6

Can the Dept. of Agriculture’s Emergency Forest Restoration Program help you? It’s important to first separate fact from fiction. Agricultural program specialist Emily Horsley helps you do just that. bit.ly/3Wqj8JY

Want to learn more about SMART nutrient and water management strategies? Our Conservation Outcomes webinar with Dr. Kevin King of Agricultural Research Service can help! Access the webinar recording here 👉 bit.ly/3I1VH33

Melva McGee Johnson serves on the @USDAFSA county committee in Brazos Co., TX. “It’s an opportunity to get involved in your local community.” We’re accepting nominations for committee members now through 8/1. Learn more: bit.ly/3WCQJ4E

If an established crop policy is not available in a particular state or county, producers may request that their RMA Regional Office expand the program to their county the next crop year. Learn more: bit.ly/2XocTvv

On National Hire a Veteran Day, we reaffirm our commitment to our nation's heroes. USDA offers a variety of opportunities for veterans to thrive in their next chapter. usda.gov/our-agency/ini… #HireAVeteran

As a veteran farmer or rancher, you are eligible for certain #cropinsurance benefits designed to help you as you start your operation. bit.ly/3dVUw5S

RMA ambassadors recently met with undeserved farmers at Black Growers's Model Farm Field Day in Bastrop, Louisiana to talk about how we can continue increasing access to Federal crop insurance programs among this community of growers.

Today we show gratitude to our nation's farmworkers. With every seed planted, every crop nurtured, and every harvest gathered, farmworkers invaluably contribute to our communities. Thank you for ensuring our tables are filled with nourishing food. #FarmworkerAppreciationDay

Remember to join us Thursday for the announcement of the 2024 Risk Management Education Partnership awards. Visit rma.usda.gov/en/Topics/Outr… to add it to your calendar and receive access to the live event.

We're awarding nearly $4.1 million to organizations (most are tagged in photo) in order to reach underserved, small-scale, and organic producers in every state, and provide educational opportunities on farm risk management and climate-smart farm practices. rma.usda.gov/en/News-Room/P…

Hey! We’re launching a new and improved website (rma.usda.gov) tonight, which will have a new look and feel, but will still be easy to navigate to find insurance resources for your operation.

Insurance coverage for grapevines has been expanded to vines grafted between six and 12 months, by reducing the grafting period from 12 months to six months. We are also expanding coverage to 29 additional counties in California. rma.usda.gov/news-events/ne…

.Dept. of Agriculture announced the counties that have triggered for payment under the Hurricane Insurance Protection-Wind Index (HIP-WI) endorsement for Hurricane Debby. Approved Insurance Providers (AIP) have 30 days to issue payments to producers. rma.usda.gov/news-events/ne…

Today on Women’s Equality Day we celebrate the progress made toward eliminating gender-based barriers and creating a future where women have equal opportunities in all areas of life. Thank you to all the hardworking women across the country!

.Dept. of Agriculture is expanding the Shellfish insurance program beginning with the 2025 crop year. Check out the release below to learn more about the addition counties now eligible for coverage and changes to eligibility for seeds Purchased Smaller than 4 mm. rma.usda.gov/news-events/ne…