Search Results for agency_names:"Partnerships and Public Engagement Office"

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Search Results: agency_names:"Partnerships and Public Engagement Office"

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  • 2021-00015 — Public 2501 Stakeholder Call
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    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 1086
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    In accordance with the 2018 Farm Bill, the Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement (OPPE) of the USDA plans to hold a public teleconference on January 25, 2021, to gather feedback on the 2501 Program. This program offers outreach and assistance to socially disadvantaged farmers, ranchers, and veterans by awarding grants to educational institutions and nonprofit organizations. These grants foster engagement through projects like workshops and demonstrations to increase access to USDA resources. Participants can join the call using the provided phone number and passcode, and comments are accepted via email until January 25, 2021.

    Simple Explanation

    The government wants to hear ideas from farmers and veterans about how they can help them. They are having a big phone meeting where people can call and talk about what they think.

  • 2021-01752 — Advisory Committee on Minority Farmers
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 7246
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The USDA's Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement is holding a public teleconference meeting for the Advisory Committee on Minority Farmers (ACMF) on February 10, 2021. The meeting will address topics like USDA outreach, technical assistance, and capacity building for minority farmers. It will also discuss the implementation of the Socially Disadvantaged and Veteran Farmer and Rancher Grant Program and strategies for increasing the participation of minority farmers in USDA programs. Public comments can be submitted via email, and accommodations can be made for participants with disabilities.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is having a phone meeting to talk about how to better help farmers who are part of minority groups. They want to make sure these farmers can join and benefit from different farming programs, and people can send in their thoughts by email.