Horse owners in the area are invited to participate in the popular annual “Horse Mini-Series”. The initial class meeting will be on Thursday, February 1st, at the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Franklin County Center Annex meeting room. Sponsored meals will begin all three evenings at 6 p.m., followed by the educational programs. Horse Series Meeting Schedule …
Month: January 2024
APHIS Issues Regulatory Status Review Responses
Media Contact: Rick Coker (301) 851-4091 richard.s.coker WASHINGTON, January 31, 2024 – 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 relative to non-modified comparators: GDM Seeds, modified soybean for drought tolerance. BioHeuris, …
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Call for Photos, Resources for farmers
plus the latest news from the AGW family View as Webpage Photo Credit: Providence Lane Homestead in Rocky View County, Alberta Dear Dennis, We hope this email finds you safe and warm through the winter weather that has reached so many over the last few weeks. This week, we’re sharing a few reminders and …
The Top Viewed Programs on Benefits.gov in 2023
The Top Viewed Programs on Benefits.gov in 2023 As we reflect on 2023, visitors to Benefits.gov demonstrated a diverse range of interests. From financial support to housing assistance, the top-viewed pages on Benefits.gov offer valuable insights into the American public’s priorities. In this article, we share the top five benefit program pages visited last year.
FEATURE STORY: United States Hosts the 59th International Grain Council Session and 2024 Grains Forum
United States Hosts the 59th International Grain Council Session and 2024 Grains Forum As current Chair of the International Grains Council (IGC), the United States hosted the 59th International Grains Council Session and 2024 Grains Forum in New Orleans, Louisiana this week. The IGC discusses current and prospective world grain market developments, and monitors changes …
Western Monarch Count Announcement Coming January 30
View as Webpage January 24, 2024 There's nothing like seeing hard work pay off. Volunteers have been busy these past few months with the Western Monarch Count, and the results are nearly complete ahead of our announcement on January 30. Habitat conservation across their breeding range is key to the monarchs' continued …
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NEWS RELEASE: Biden-Harris Administration Invests $207 Million in Clean Energy and Domestic Ferti lizer Projects to Strengthen American Farms and Businesses as part of Investing in America Agenda
Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. NEWS RELEASE Biden-Harris Administration Invests $207 Million in Clean Energy and Domestic Fertilizer Projects to Strengthen American Farms and Businesses as part of Investing in America Agenda Projects Funded by President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act Will Lower Costs and Create Revenue for Rural Business …
Services for Persons Living with HIV or AIDS & More on Benefits.gov
January 19, 2024 Services for Persons Living with HIV or AIDS
REMINDER: USDA Under Secretary Taylor to Lead Agribusiness Trade Mission to India
REMINDER: USDA Under Secretary Taylor to Lead Agribusiness Trade Mission to India WASHINGTON, Jan. 8, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis Taylor will lead the agribusiness trade mission to New Delhi, India, from April 22-25, 2024. USDA is now accepting applications from U.S. exporters who …
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New Year Greetings and reminders
plus the latest news from AGW View as Webpage Photo Credit: Tomales Farmstead Creamery in Tomales, CA Dear Dennis, Greetings in the new year! We hope all are safe and warm this January. As this is the season for winter storms in many regions, please remember your weather-related emergency planning—and if you’re an AGW-certified …
North Carolina Small Farm Association 