If you appreciate what we do, please share this Photo Credit: Big Picture Farm, Vermont Dear Rebecca, I hope you and your loved ones are well as we enter this holiday season. December 1 is Giving Tuesday, a global day of giving back and supporting the causes that mean the most to us. Of course, …

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November 27, 2020 How do I apply for the WIC Program?

Save the date & register for our next webinar Dear Rebecca, This is a time of year where food is front and center, and many of us are considering how our food can have a positive impact. Are you trying to eat more sustainably but not sure how? You’re not alone. SAVE THE DATE (December …

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Our hearts are full and our work will go on in 2021 and beyond because we know that you are behind us. November 24, 2020 We hope that you are safe and well. As the holidays approach, we want to pause and take the time to say THANK YOU to all of you: our members …

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How is is local food and farming being affected on a policy level? View this email in your browser Dear Rebecca, Welcome to the November 2020 edition of The Buzz. It’s already been quite an eventful month for everyone due to the election, which answers some questions but leaves many more as major changes come …

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USDA Launches AskUSDA, Improves and Streamlines Customer Experience (Washington, D.C., November 18, 2020) – Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the official launch of the AskUSDA Contact Center program. The AskUSDA Contact Center will serve as the “one front door” for phone, chat, and web inquires, transforming how the public interacts with USDA …

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Dear Rebecca, I hope all of you are doing well, especially as COVID-19 cases are rising dramatically across the country. Please stay safe and take care of yourselves as we move into the winter months. If you need it, we hope our COVID-19 resources and blog post about preparedness can be of help. Against this …

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Here's the top news of what we think farmers in NC and SC need to know View this email in your browser Dear Nahid, Thank you to everyone who attended, presented, sponsored, and exhibited at this year's Sustainable Agriculture Conference! The overwhelming turnout and support is a testament to the strength and dedication our sustainable …

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Whether you care about the environment generally or love pollinators, dragonflies, butterflies, beetles, or snails November 17, 2020 We can only move forward with your support We live in uncertain and troubled times. The pandemic, social and racial injustice, and climate change-induced storms and fires fill our news feeds and affect our communities. Even with …

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November 16, 2020 An Updated Guide to Benefits.gov Resources