Tuesday, April 4: NC A&T State University Farm Pavilion, 8:00 – 5:00 p.m.; Visit site below for more information https://www.eventbrite.com/e/next-level-marketing-strategies-for-local-niche-meat-businesses-tickets-514447545457; $40 fee.
Month: March 2023
Fire Ants, Asian Longhorn Ticks, and New Animal Antibiotic Rule
Thursday, March 16: The 3 BIG ones: “Fire Ants in Pastures; the new Asian Longhorn Ticks; and the new Animal Antibiotic Rule.” This workshop is Part 3 of the Regional BEEF series and the Winter HORSE Educational Series. $25 fee to register on Eventbrite; 4:00 p.m. with dinner served; continued with evening program. Agents Paul …
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Beef and Horse Program-Thursday, March 16
Louisburg - Join Extension Agents Paul Gonzalez and Martha Mobley, Thursday, March 16 at 4 pm, at theFranklin County Extension Center Annex, 103 S Bickett Blvd., for an evening program, The 3 BIG Ones: “Fire Ants in Pastures; the new Asian Longhorn Ticks; and the new Animal Antibiotic Rule.” Part of the Regional BEEF series …
NEWS RELEASE: USDA Announces More Than $43 Million Investment i n Meat and Poultry Processing Research, Expansion and Innovation
Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. USDA Announces More Than $43 Million Investment in Meat and Poultry Processing Research, Expansion and Innovation WASHINGTON, March 9, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today an investment of more than $43 million in meat and poultry processing research, innovation and …
Woman In Agriculture tour Knitting Factory
March 15th, 2023 WIA Tour of Mayo Knitting Factory (local cotton to socks) in Tarboro; leave Ag Center at 8:00 a.m.; arrive at Factory at 9:00 a.m. Sock outlet after tour (CASH only); Lunch in Tarboro at “On the Square” ; After lunch, tour Dorothy Wilder’s Art Studio (in construction) on Hwy. 56 East (Nash/Franklin …
NEWS RELEASE: USDA Celebrates Inaugural National Biobased Products Day
Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. USDA Celebrates Inaugural National Biobased Products Day Department Also Announces BioPreferred® Program “Excellence in Procurement” Award Winners for 2022 WASHINGTON, March 8, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today kicked off the inaugural National Biobased Products Day and highlighted the accomplishments of …
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Today is Climate Day
See how we’re celebrating—and how you can join us View as Webpage Dear Dennis, Today is Climate Day at Expo West. While climate change affects us constantly in ways large and small (whether we think about it or not), today is a great opportunity to look at the relationship between food and climate—and to find …
PRESS RELEASE: USDA Under Secretary Taylor to Lead Trade Mission to Panama
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Under Secretary to Lead Trade Mission to Panama WASHINGTON, March 7, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis M. Taylor will lead a delegation of 26 agribusinesses and farm organizations to Panama City, Panama, from March 19 to 23. The mission …
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces Actions, Investments to Create Fairer Markets, Lower Prices
Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Biden-Harris Administration Announces Actions, Investments to Create Fairer Markets, Lower Prices SAN FRANCISCO, March 6, 2023 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the Biden-Harris Administration is investing $89 million across the country to finance the startup and expansion of …
USDA Identifies 2023 Food for Progress Priority Countries and Issues
USDA Identifies 2023 Food for Progress Priority Countries and Issues For FY 2023, USDA will award up to $225 million in new Food for Progress cooperative agreements. The awards will range from $15 to $40 million each with a duration of five years. Priority countries include Bangladesh, Côte d’Ivoire, Lesotho, Mauritania, Nepal, The Gambia, and …
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North Carolina Small Farm Association 