USDA Trade Mission to East Africa Underway NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct. 31, 2022 – U.S. Department of Agriculture Deputy Secretary Dr. Jewel Bronaugh arrived today in Nairobi to launch a USDA agribusiness trade mission to Kenya and Tanzania. The U.S. delegation includes representatives from 32 agribusinesses and farm organizations who are looking to establish trade relationships …
Month: October 2022
Looking for an exciting internship? Check out APHIS’ Career Experience Program!
Gain valuable experience and jump start your career with APHIS! Hello! My name is Marcus Jones, and I’m a Program Specialist with the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). I want to tell you about an outstanding opportunity for students to gain invaluable experience and jump start their career …
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Producer Survey Reminder, Labeling Resources, Conference Scholarships
and the latest news from AGW and your peers View as Webpage Photo credit: Bison du Nord in Earlton, Ontario Dear Dennis, I hope your fall season is going well. This week, you’ll find a reminder to complete AGW’s annual producer survey along with resources on deciphering food labels for your customers (and anyone who …
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Small Farms Field Days
The Small Farm Series finale will be Elderberry Field Day at McPhetridge Family Farm, of Franklinton. Learn about elderberry production and other farming options.WHAT: ELDERBERRY FIELD DAYWHEN: Thursday, Dec. 8, 3 - 5pmWHERE: 'McPhetridge Family Farms, Franklinton, NCRegister online by December 6. go.ncsu.edu/visit_franklin_elderberryFor more information contact the Franklin County Center, 919-496-3344, William Landis, Extension Agent, Agriculture-Small Farms, wllandis@ncsu.edu.
North Carolina Small Farm Association participated in Presenting the Senator James D. Speed Achievement Scholarship
Aiden Kernodle from Alamance County earned the award this year PUBLISHED ON OCTOBER 26, 2022 Pictured, from left: Joe Nusser, of the NC Small Farms Association; Mark Speed, son of the late James Speed, presenting the James Speed scholarship award to Aiden Kernodle, and NC Commissioner of Agriculture Steve Troxler, after the ‘Sale of Champions’ on …
New from Benefits.gov: Resources for Rental Assistance & More
October 28, 2022 Resources for Rental Assistance
CORRECTION: New Dashboard Shows Broad View of Avian Influenza Sampling Results in Wild Birds
The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has developed a publicly available dashboard that displays the results from nation-wide avian influenza virus (AIV) monitoring in wild bird populations. Wild bird samples are routinely collected by the APHIS’ Wildlife Services (WS) National Wildlife Disease Program and screened for AIV …
Weird and Wonderful Invertebrates
View as Webpage October 27, 2022 In anticipation of Halloween, we’re taking a moment to appreciate the weird and wonderful traits of invertebrates, like this parasitoid wasp, Megarhyssa atrata. They've inspired legends new and old around the world, in addition to being indispensable members of our wild and agricultural ecosystems. We're proud …
New Dashboard Shows Broad View of Avian Influenza Sampling Results in Wild Birds
The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has developed a publicly available dashboard that displays the results from nation-wide avian influenza virus (AIV) monitoring in wild bird populations. Wild bird samples are routinely collected by the APHIS’ Wildlife Services (WS) National Wildlife Disease Program and screened for AIV …
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NEWS RELEASE: Biden-Harris Administration Provides $759 Million to Bring High-Speed Internet Access to Communities Across Rural America
Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. NEWS RELEASE Biden-Harris Administration Provides $759 Million to Bring High-Speed Internet Access to Communities Across Rural America Funding Includes Awards Made Possible by President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law WASHINGTON, D.C., Oct. 27, 2022 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced …
North Carolina Small Farm Association 