Spring tours of North Carolina Cooperative Extension’s Pollinator Paradise Demonstration Garden in Pittsboro start in early May! The garden features over 225 species of perennials, trees, shrubs, vines, and grasses, and 85% of them are native to North Carolina. This is a great opportunity to visit the popular gathering spot for honey bees, native bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and beneficial …
Month: April 2024
FEATURE STORY: Earth Day 2024 – Sustainably Cultivating the Future
Earth Day 2024: Sustainably Cultivating the Future As the U.S. Department of Agriculture celebrates Earth Day 2024 with communities across the nation and around the globe, we have an exciting opportunity to highlight the activities, tools and resources of the USDA International Climate Hub. Secretary Vilsack announced the creation of the International Climate Hub in …
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Happy Earth Day: Tiny Places for Tiny Animals
April 22, 2024 | View as Webpage Happy Earth Day! Bugs are in trouble, and our yards are part of the answer To use our little slices of the world to support bugs, we need to provide the right conditions for these animals to take shelter, find food and water, …
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USDA Under Secretary Taylor Launches Trade Mission in India
USDA Under Secretary Taylor Launches Trade Mission in India NEW DELHI, India, April 22, 2024 – U.S. Department of Agriculture Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis M. Taylor arrived in New Delhi today to launch a USDA-sponsored agribusiness trade mission. Taylor leads a delegation of officials from 47 U.S. agribusiness and farm …
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You Can Help Support A Greener World This Earth Day
AGW’s Food Labeling Guide Update Needs Your Support! View as Webpage Dear Dennis, I hope this message finds you well this Earth Day! As we reflect on our planet's beauty and the importance of the sustainability efforts that work to protect it, I am reaching out with a special request. Will you support A …
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April is National Volunteer Month
April is National Volunteer Month April is more than blooming flowers and warmer weather, it’s also National Volunteer Month. As we celebrate the spirit of service this month, we’re highlighting some government programs as a way to get involved. Volunteering for government programs offers a unique opportunity to make a direct and positive impact on …
APHIS Issues Regulatory Status Review Responses
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) recently reviewed the following plants modified using genetic engineering to determine whether they posed an increased plant pest risk as relative to non-modified comparators: Bayer Crop Science, sugar beet with herbicide resistance. CoverCress, pennycress with reduced glucosinolates (sulfur-containing compounds), erucic acid, fiber, …
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USDA Accepting Applications for August Trade Mission to Colombia
USDA Accepting Applications for August Trade Mission to Colombia WASHINGTON, April 18, 2024 – U.S. Department of Agriculture Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis M. Taylor will lead an agribusiness trade mission to Bogotá, Colombia, Aug. 13-15, 2024. USDA is now accepting applications from current and potential U.S. exporters who have interest …
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NEWS RELEASE: USDA Partners With Reinvestment Fund to Increase Equitable Access to Healthy Foods Across Country
Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. NEWS RELEASE USDA Partners With Reinvestment Fund to Increase Equitable Access to Healthy Foods Across Country As Part of President Biden’s American Rescue Plan, Funding Will Help 75 Local Organizations Create and Expand Food Financing Programs in Underserved Communities ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., April 17, 2024 …
HPAI Detection and Biosecurity Resources, Call for submissions, Earth Day plans
plus the latest news from the AGW family of farmers View as Webpage Photo Credit: Sasquatch Family Farms in Toledo, WA Dear Dennis, The way we farm and eat can have a profoundly positive impact on the planet we share. As Earth Day approaches, we are excited to share that we will be launching …
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North Carolina Small Farm Association 