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TACOMA, Wash. – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Forterra NW, the City of Tacoma, Tribal and community partners celebrated USDA’s support for Forterra’s Forest to Home vision.

Congresswoman Axne Supports Priorities for Climate Smart Commodities

The USDA is providing $10 million to help establish what advocates say will be the largest program to promote climate-smart ranching in the West. Sustainable Northwest, a Portland-based nonprofit, is

Governor Hochul announced the New York State initiative, NYS Connects: Climate Smart Farms and Forests Project, was awarded a $60 million grant under the first round of the U.S. Department of Agriculture Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities funding opportunity.

Oregon State and partners will receive $50 million grant to develop climate-smart potatoes

Some U.S. House Republicans are wary of making climate change a priority in the next farm bill for farmers and ranchers.

CRP grazing and increasing funding for oversubscribed programs discussed at House Ag subcommittee hearing.

CORVALLIS, Ore. – Oregon State University has been awarded a $50 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to work with farmers and Native American Tribes on cropping practices that can enhance soil health and reduce the carbon footprint of the Pacific Northwest potato industry. Oregon State University is collaborating with the University of Idaho and Washington

After months of talking about climate-smart agriculture and working with a handful of funding recipients, USDA is now investing up to $2.8 billion in

USDA partnerships for climate-smart commodities grant $30 Million for project.