Contacts: APHISpress WASHINGTON, March 30, 2022 – The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a non-commercial, mixed-species backyard flock (non-poultry) in Berkshire County, Massachusetts; a non-commercial, mixed-species backyard flock (non-poultry) in Johnson County, Wyoming; a commercial poultry …
Month: March 2022
Updated APHIS BRS Permit Application and Training is Available
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Biotechnology Regulatory Services (BRS) is announcing the newly updated BRS permit application is available on APHIS eFile. The improved permit application is a simple and easy way to apply for BRS importation, interstate movement, and environmental release permits. To assist applicants with the …
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USDA Confirms Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Minnesota
Contacts: APHISpress WASHINGTON, March 26, 2022 – The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in two flocks in Minnesota – a commercial turkey flock in Meeker County and a backyard mixed species flock (non-poultry) in Mower County. Samples …
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USDA Accepting Applications for United Kingdom Trade Mission
USDA Accepting Applications for United Kingdom Trade Mission WASHINGTON, March 23, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is accepting applications for an agricultural trade mission to the United Kingdom (U.K.) June 22-24, 2022. The mission offers U.S. growers, producers, and exporters the opportunity to explore this dynamic market and to meet the consumer …
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Don’t Miss 2022 Land Summit Meeting
April 1st May 6th June 3rd Land Summit Meeting 1What do you need to know as a Farm owner? Please join N.C. Cooperative Extension of Franklin County on Friday, April 1st, at 1:30pm, for the first meeting of the 2022 Land Summit Series, in the Extension Annex at 103 S. Bickett Blvd., Louisburg. Sign-in and …
Marching fourth into new fields
View as Webpage March 22, 2022 At Xerces, we follow the insects, which means our staff and volunteers are preparing to march fourth as spring begins its spread northward. From protecting the hundreds of butterfly and bee species that inhabit deserts, forests, and grasslands across the western United States, to launching a new nationwide Firefly …
Dairy Goat Production – Two Part Educational Program
March 31st & April 1st NC Cooperative Extension is conducting a free two-part educational series on Dairy Goat Production featuring Dr. Steve Hart, Retired Extension Specialist from Langston University. This series will kick off with an evening webinar and then be followed by an in-person workshop the following day that includes a full program and …
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How to Install and Work with Plastic Mulch
Thursday April 7th from 5- 7 pm Location: Twin Creeks Farm - 147 Pilot Riley Road, Zebulon NC 27597 Come and learn how to install plastic mulch and irrigation on your farm. This educational event will be hosted by North Carolina Small Farm Association. Representative from Berry Hill Irrigation and NCA&T will be present to …
Piedmont Farm Tour
The Farm Tour Is April 23-24, 2022! Picture that it's the fourth weekend in April. You've cleared the weekend and are in the car. The windows are down, and you're listening to your favorite song. You park and open the door. Immediately, the sweet aromatics of spring flowers hit your nose. A symphony of moos …
Happy Spring from AGW
enjoy the latest from your AGW farming family View as Webpage Dear Dennis, Longer, busier days are on the horizon in this part of the world, as we all gear up for the months ahead. This week, we’re sharing some recent farmer awards along with resources for hosting folks on your farm. Read on for …
North Carolina Small Farm Association 