View as Webpage December 31, 2023       We want to give a sincere thank you to all of you who have prioritized conservation and included Xerces in your gift-giving this year. We are honored to have your support, and we look forward to making you proud of your generosity in 2024. Cheers to …

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Donate by midnight Eastern time to make your 2023 year-end gift View as Webpage December 31, 2023     We need your support to build the foundation for successful work in the new year!     It is the last day to make a tax-deductible donation to Xerces in 2023. We hope that, if you …

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Tips to Make Your New Year's Resolutions Stick As the new year approaches, many people are considering resolutions to improve their lives. Whether it’s getting in shape, pursuing an education, or saving more money, one often overlooked avenue for support is government benefits. Understanding and finding available government assistance programs can help you achieve your …

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Contact: APHISPress WASHINGTON, December 26, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) reopened the comment period on a proposal published on November 14, 2023, for five additional exemptions for plants with modifications that could be achieved through conventional breeding. APHIS reopened the comment period until January 19, 2024, …

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NEWS RELEASE USDA Now Accepting Applications for 40 Climate Change Fellows to Help Record Number of Farmers and Rural Small Businesses Access Clean Energy Funds from President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda WASHINGTON, Dec. 22, 2023 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that it is hiring 40 Climate Change Fellows to help with …

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Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. USDA Highlights 2023 Successes in Serving Farmers, Families and Communities WASHINGTON, December 22, 2023 –The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is marking the end of 2023 by highlighting on-the-ground projects and partnerships that are building economic prosperity for farmers, families, and communities nationwide. Thanks …

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December 22, 2023 Weatherization Assistance: Overcome the High Cost of Energy

Media Contact: Rick Coker (301) 851-4091 richard.s.coker WASHINGTON, December 21, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) recently reviewed four plants modified using genetic engineering to determine whether they posed an increased plant pest risk as relative to non-modified comparators: BioHeuris, modified cotton and modified soybean for …

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Permit allows reindeer to enter and exit the United States between the hours of 6 p.m. on Dec. 24, 2023, and 6 a.m. on Dec. 25, 2023. THIS JUST IN: USDA Issues Permit for Santa’s Reindeer to Enter the U.S. (Washington, D.C., December 21, 2023) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant …

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We are halfway to peak invertebrate activity View as Webpage December 21, 2023       Happy Winter Solstice! Today is the winter solstice for the northern hemisphere of the world. It’s technically the first day of winter and it’s the shortest day of the year. Days will get longer and brighter from here on …

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