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Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Program (ODMAP)
December 13, 2024
Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP) Ranking Date
December 20, 2024
Food Safety Certification for Specialty Crops Program
January 31, 2025

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USDA Announces Investments for Tribal Communities and Acequias and Finalizes Agreements with Irrigation Districts to Produce Water-Saving Commodities

USDA Offers Targeted Farm Loan Funding for Underserved Groups and Beginning Farmers 

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USDA Extends Deadline for Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Until December 13

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is extending the application deadline for the Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Program (ODMAP) 2024 to Dec.13, 2024. This extension gives organic dairy producers two additional weeks to apply for the program. Eligible producers include certified organic dairy operations that produce milk from cows, goats and sheep.  

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