Newest Sentinel Landscape Named The Departments of Agriculture, Defense and Interior have designated portions of southern Georgia as the newest Sentinel Landscape designed to protect natural resources, enhance habitat for several key species, and maintain military readiness. The Georgia Sentinel Landscape was selected because of its broad partnerships and defined objectives. Additional Resources: Sentinel Landscapes …

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Agriculture's winners and losers are selected by our policy choices; learn what kinds of farming US policy makers chose this month. Does USDA do that?, organic at a crossroads and in the cross-hairs and more ag policy for you to enjoy. View this email in your browser

The NRCS Conservation Innovations Team's latest announcements, news, and updates. USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service | Conservation Innovations

NRCS encourages people and groups to consider submitting proposals. USDA Seeks Applications for $10 Million in Conservation Innovation Grants USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service plans to invest $10 million in the Conservation Innovation Grants program, funding innovative conservation projects in three focus areas: grazing lands, organic systems and soil health. Grant proposals are due Feb. …

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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. 0175.17 Contact: USDA Press Phone: (202) 720-4623 Email: press USDA Announces National Watermelon Promotion Board Appointments WASHINGTON, Dec. 18, 2017 -- Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue today announced the appointment of 13 individuals to serve …

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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. 0166.17 Contact: USDA Press Phone: (202) 720-4623 Email: press USDA's Forest Service Crews Increase in California Washington, D.C., December 15, 2017– U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Forest Service presence in Southern California has increased, …

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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. 0166.17 Contact: USDA Press Phone: (202) 720-4623 Email: press Secretary Perdue Applauds President Trump’s Leadership on Reducing Regulations (Washington, D.C., December 15, 2017) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue hailed President Trump’s release …

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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. 0172.17 Contact: Weldon Freeman (202) 690-1384 USDA Highlights $40 Million in Infrastructure Investments in Rural Communities Funding Helps Improve Streets, Transit Facilities and Other Structures to Spur Economic Growth and Create Jobs WASHINGTON, Dec. …

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Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Dear Stakeholders: After a distinguished Federal career spanning three decades, Dr. Jere Dick, APHIS’ Associate Administrator is retiring at the end of this month. During his time with APHIS, he’s led the way in helping America’s ranchers and farmers overcome threats posed by diseases …

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