Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Spring is finally here! With the warmer weather, the Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food (KYF2) Initiative also brings you warm greetings and many exciting announcements. At USDA, we just wrapped up KYF2/Organics Month, during which we launched a number of new local and …
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Restore the Past. Grow the Future. Initial commission funding complete! The NCIHA saw the next step to hemp production in NC sprout Wednesday when $200,000 of non-state money, as required by Senate Bill 313, was presented to the Commissioner of Agriculture, Steve Troxler. Through the joint efforts of the NC Industrial Hemp Association and BioRegen …
Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. You are subscribed to USDA Office of Communications. Release No. 0115.16 Contact: Office of Communications press@oc.usda.gov (202) 720-4623 USDA Awards Funds to Expand, Accelerate Wood Energy and Wood Products Markets in 19 States Projects Support Innovation and Forest Health WASHINGTON, May 13, 2016 - …
Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. You are subscribed to USDA Office of Communications. Release No. 0114.16 Contact: Office of Communications press@oc.usda.gov (202) 720-4623 USDA Releases Results of New Survey on Honey Bee Colony Health Survey Developed as Part of National Pollinator Action Research Plan Gives New Insight into Losses …
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Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. You are subscribed to USDA Office of Communications. Release No. 0113.16 Contact: Office of Communications (202)720-4623 Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on House Legislation to Address Opioid Abuse WASHINGTON, May 12, 2016 - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today released the following statement on …
News Release - May 11, 2016 Sheep Shearing Day in Franklin County: Thurs., May 19th Five local farms are on the list to have their sheep flocks professionally shorn on Thurs., May 19th for a minimal fee. If you know of someone else who would like to be included on the shear list, contact Ag …
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If you're having trouble viewing this email, you may see it online If you’re a farmer who believes people have the right to know what is in their food, then we need your help! We have blocked the DARK (Deny Americans Right to Know) Act once, we can do it again. Fewer than 2 months …
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Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. You are subscribed to USDA Office of Communications. Release No. 0112.16 Contact: Office of Communications press@oc.usda.gov (202) 720-4623 Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Climate Smart Agriculture and Forestry Results, Additional $72.3 Million Soil Health Investment to Support Paris Agreement WASHINGTON, May 12, 2016 – Today, …
If you're having trouble viewing this email, you may see it online Please take action today! Ask your NC legislators to include funding for the Healthy Corner Store Initiative in the state budget. Dear Rebecca, The members of the North Carolina General Assembly are back in Raleigh and are working on adjustments to the two-year …
Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Ajinomoto Windsor, Inc. Recalls Meat and Poultry Products Due to Possible Listeria Contamination Ajinomoto Windsor, Inc., with establishments in Fort Worth, Texas; Los Angeles, Calif.; Carthage, Mo.; and Portland, Ore., is recalling approximately 47,112,256 pounds of not-ready-to-eat meat and poultry products that may be …
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