USDA Launches Farmer Debt Consolidation Toolkit

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has launched the Debt Consolidation Tool, an innovative online tool available through farmers.gov that allows agricultural producers to enter their farm operating debt and evaluate the potential savings that might be provided by obtaining a debt consolidation loan with USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) or a local lender.

See USDA Launches Online Debt Consolidation Tool to Increase Farmer and Rancher Financial Viability for the press release.

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Pennsylvania Governor Shapiro Opens Application Window for $500,000 in PA Farm Bill Grants to Strengthen Agriculture Education, Healthy Foods in Schools

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