New law to benefit California winegrowers
Morrison works a number of clients in the California wine industry, so we were happy to see some news that could…
Grant funding for risk management projects now available
The Risk Management Agency's Risk Management Education Partnerships Program is now accepting applications for grant funding, with up to $99,999 available…
2014 Rural Energy for America Program Accepting Applications
The USDA has announced that the application period for the 2014 Rural Energy for America Program is now open, with $12.4…
USDA Announces Landmark Investment Fund
This week the USDA announced a new, landmark $150 million investment fund to grow small businesses and create jobs in rural…
President Signs Farm Bill
Today, the President signed the Farm Bill, formally enacting the comprehensive legislation that was recently approved by the House and Senate. The…
Value-Added Producer Grant in House Farm Bill
Since 2001, the Value-Added Producer Grant has helped agricultural producers plan and support value-added marketing ventures in an effort to help…
House Passes Farm Bill
This morning, the US House of Representatives passed a comprehensive Farm Bill, with the legislation set to go the Senate next…
2013 Value Added Producer Grant Program Open
The USDA officially announced the 2013 Value Added Producer Grant Program today, with applicants able to apply for up to $75,000…
Grant to support Sonoma wine industry in Wines and Vines
Here at Morrison we are in the thick of Specialty Crop Block Grant season and are working with a number of…
Agricultural Exports See Record Year; Farm Bill Needed
This week, the USDA released a statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack applauding the US agriculture industry for reaching a record…
2014 California Specialty Crop Block Grant Program Open
The California Department of Food and Agriculture is now accepting applications for the 2014 California Specialty Crop Block Grant Program. The…
What the Government Shutdown Means for Grants
With the federal government shutdown effective October 1, many federal grant programs (and awardees) are in a state of limbo. Many…
Morrison Client COOC Weighs In On CDFA Olive Oil Commission
Morrison is blessed to have several clients in the California olive oil industry, including California Olive Ranch, Pacific Farms and Orchards,…
Morrison helps CA farmers secure $63,146 in REAP grants
The USDA announced grant awards for the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) today and two Morrison clients were awarded a…
Morrison Clients Awarded $883,456 in Specialty Crop Grants
The USDA Specialty Crop Block Grants were announced this morning, and three of the proposals Morrison assisted our clients with were…