Beginning farmer and rancher coordinators are Dept. of Agriculture team members who can help you understand the USDA process and find the right assistance for your operation. Find your state coordinator here: bit.ly/3xsPYx5

#DYK ? You can always check our current farm loan rates and review our farm loan programs here: bit.ly/3G7MbId

Welcome to the Slimy Stadium for the most anticipated event of the season – the Amphibian Track and Field Extravaganza! 🏆🐸 Join us for a day of track and field like you've never seen before – because in the world of amphibians, every leap is a triumph: bit.ly/4baUnqQ

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! At the USDA #PeoplesGarden we especially honor teachers who share the wonder of gardening with students. Learn how teachers at Fairfield Middle School in Richmond, VA integrate the garden into school curricula. youtu.be/Rn3zkXnGpVU?si…

Trinity Waguespack is an 11-year-old urban farmer in Louisiana, growing lettuce in her hydroponic garden towers. Read how Farm Service Agency helped her get started in this week’s #FridaysOnTheFarm : bit.ly/3wFktn3

Did you know FSA farm loans can be used to support #climatesmart agriculture practices? Visit farmers.gov to see examples and learn more: bit.ly/4aYBhV0.

Need a quick summary of an FSA program? Our fact sheets are divided into 23 easy-to-search categories: bit.ly/3GRvEZl

Thanks to funding through Natural Resources Conservation Service and the Inflation Reduction Act, Tammy Jo Nine Stotts, a fifth-generation rancher, was able return more of her cropland to native grass, using climate-smart conservation practices: bit.ly/4bwMb4r

Every May, we celebrate the vibrant cultures and invaluable contributions of our Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities. From cultivating traditions to innovation, your diversity strengthens our agricultural landscape.

#AAPIHeritageMonth #AANHPI

Little Otter Creek, located in Caldwell County, Missouri, is a testament to what a community can do when faced with a natural resource conundrum where water is scarce and predicted to be insufficient to meet the needs of local citizens: bit.ly/4b55DoR

.Dept. of Agriculture is seeking nominations for four positions on the Federal Advisory Committee for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production from May 7, 2024, to July 7, 2024. Learn more and submit a nomination: bit.ly/4acFByW

It's time to make a splash at the Amphibian Athlete Aquatics Competition! From synchronized swimming to underwater races, our slimy superstars are making a splash like never before: bit.ly/3VZgYSZ

The application period is open for Natural Resources Conservation Service's Regional Conservation Partnership Program. Learn more: bit.ly/3J4Xapo

.Dept. of Agriculture Announces May 2024 Lending Rates for Agricultural Producers: bit.ly/4aeCnLc

.Dept. of Agriculture can help veterans transition into farming, ranching, and other agricultural opportunities by connecting you with financial, educational, and training resources. Learn more: bit.ly/3FCTj0d

Come stretch into #AmphibianWeek with us! A proper warm-up and lots of training are key to success for both human and amphibian athletes! Get ready to cheer for the unique characteristics every species brings to the games and their habitats! bit.ly/4baUnqQ

Whether they hop, swim, climb, or crawl, our slimy friends have many amazing athletic qualities! 🐸 Next week, we’ll be celebrating amphibians, their habitats, and NRCS’s conservation accomplishments this #AmphibianWeek2024 ! Hop in and join the fun: bit.ly/3VZgYSZ

View local farming news from Dept. of Agriculture, cattle and other commodity prices, weather data, and more with your very own Farmers.gov local dashboard. Find yours now: bit.ly/3IO81Um

.Dept. of Agriculture has selected 28 organizations to host members of USDA’s Working Lands Climate Corps, an effort that will train the next generation of conservation and climate leaders. Learn more: bit.ly/3QtO4qo

Celebrating 125 years of soil survey! On May 3, 1899, Congress funded Dept. of Agriculture to study soil to help guide partners with ag development & to support community planning & resource development. That year, 720,000 acres were mapped & 4 soil surveys published. soils.usda.gov