US - The US Department of Agriculture has announced $8.4 million of funding to provide training, outreach and technical assistance for socially disadvantaged, tribal and veteran farmers and ranchers. USDA said the funding was aimed at supporting a diverse set of farmers for the next generation. An additional $400,000 will help establish the Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers Policy Research Center at Alcorn State University in Lorman, Miss."Today's announcement is part of our ongoing commitment to support an agricultural landscape where there is room and opportunity for all," said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack."Agriculture is just like any other business - it needs people from diverse backgrounds and experience levels in order to reach its full potential and meet the challenges of tomorrow.
美国——美国农业部宣布将有840万美元的资金来为社会弱势群体、分散区居民、退休农场主和牧场主提供培训、推广和技术援助。美国农业部表示此项金旨在支持下一代农场主的多样化。额外的400000美元将帮助社会弱势农场主和牧场主在洛曼阿尔肯建立政策研究中心。“今天的宣布是我们持续的承诺支持农业景观的一部分，在这里有足够的空间和机会，”农业部长维尔萨克(Tom Vilsack)说。“农业就像任何其他业务——它需要人们来自不同背景和经验水平以达到其潜力和应对明天的挑战。”
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