Regional Climate Hubs and Restaurants Forecast Exceeds $1.1 Trillion
Restaurant sales are forecast to exceed $1.1 trillion this year, marking a new milestone for the industry that will employ over 15.7 million people by the end of 2024.
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$250 Million U.S. to Ukraine Ag Producers and Manure for Fertilizer
U.S. Agency for International Development Administrator Samantha Power says the U.S. will provide another $250 million in aid to Ukraine’s agricultural producers.
Emergency Relief Program and American Port Access Privileges Act
Agricultural producers have received more than $4 billion through the Emergency Relief Program, representing roughly 67% of the more than $6 billion projected to be paid through this first phase of the program.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month & Ag Econ. Barometer
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and Georgia’s agricultural community is working to promote resources for rural Georgians to improve their behavioral and emotional health.
Ag News: Farmers to Families Cut and USDA Specialty Crop Funding
American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall was surprised by Ag Secretary Vilsack’s sudden decision to end the Farmers to Families Food Box program.