The seven-part USDA plan tackles concerns such as land acquisitions near U.S. military bases, agricultural espionage, and biosecurity risks. It was prompted by growing foreign investments in U.S.

American Farmland Trust (AFT) has awarded $896,600 in grant funding to 38 farmers and ranchers across Virginia to support soil health and farm vitality. The funding comes through two new grants under ...

A new federal plan from the USDA is taking steps to treat agriculture as a key part of national security. The initiative includes seven major areas of focus designed to protect farmland, secure the ...

The USDA has launched the National Farm Security Action Plan, a new program focused on defending U.S. farmland from foreign interference while protecting national security. The initiative links ...

The dairy sector in Vermont heavily depends on migrant labor. With over 90% of farms employing immigrant workers, the industry supports more than $5.4 billion in annual economic output. Vermont ...