The latest issue of Wings and a beautiful pesticide free yard sign are here

    December 10, 2024 | View as Webpage       The end of the year is almost here. You may hear from us more often this time of year, but it is not without reason. The Xerces Society is a donor-supported, nonprofit organization and December is the most critical month of the year …

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NEWS RELEASE: USDA Invests $6.3 Billion to Strengthen Rural Infrastructure and Create Good-Paying Jobs in 44 States

NEWS RELEASE USDA Invests $6.3 Billion to Strengthen Rural Infrastructure and Create Good-Paying Jobs in 44 States Funding Will Improve Access to a Clean, Reliable Electric Grid and Safe Drinking Water for Millions in Rural and Tribal Communities WASHINGTON, Dec. 10, 2024 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA …

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Thank Yous, Year End Office Hours, Labeling Grants, Farmer Resources

plus the latest from AGW’s family of farmers View as Webpage Photo Credit: Big Picture Farm in Townshend, VT   Dear Dennis, Our team would like to share a heartfelt thanks to all who donated to AGW’s Relief Fund for Farmers on Giving Tuesday. This important initiative provides emergency support to farmers affected by natural …

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Make this A Greener Holiday Season

Shop now to ensure delivery View as Webpage Photo Credits (top to bottom, left to right): Providence Lane Homestead in Rocky View County, Alberta; BOTL Farm in Ashford, CT; Tamarack Farms in Roseneath, Ontario; Fantello Farmstead Creamery in Enumclaw, WA   Dear Dennis, Are you looking for verified high-welfare and sustainable ingredients for holiday meals? Want to …

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APHIS acknowledges new court ruling vacating updates to biotechnology regulations 

Effective at 6:18pm Eastern Standard Time on December 2, 2024, the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, prospectively vacated the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) final rule (7 CFR part 340) issued in May 2020 for organisms developed using genetic engineering. Regulatory Status Review responses, Confirmation Request responses, and active permits …

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NEWS RELEASE – USDA Announces Over $194 Million in New Projects to Increase Economic Opportunities Through Rural Partners Network

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. NEWS RELEASE USDA Announces Over $194 Million in New Projects to Increase Economic Opportunities Through Rural Partners Network Funding Will Support Family Farms, Small Businesses, Infrastructure and Clean Energy in Underserved Rural and Tribal Communities LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Dec. 4, 2024 – U.S. Department …

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Thank you for doing your part this Giving Tuesday

    December 3, 2024 | View as Webpage         Giving Tuesday is a day that encourages people to do good. However you chose to participate today - whether by donating, volunteering, advocating, or creating safe, quality habitat - we want to THANK YOU for pitching in!       The Xerces …

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It’s Giving Tuesday! A day that encourages people to do good.

    December 3, 2024 | View as Webpage       It's Giving Tuesday! A day that encourages people to do good.   Today, we celebrate Giving Tuesday! Giving Tuesday is a global movement to unleash the power of radical generosity. Giving Tuesday was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that …

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Support Farmers This Giving Tuesday

By Donating to AGW’s Farmer Relief Fund View as Webpage Photo Credit: Campfire Farms in Mulino, OR   Dear Dennis, This Giving Tuesday, we invite you to stand with us to make a meaningful difference for farmers who are navigating a world increasingly marked by extreme weather and economic uncertainty. The past year has been …

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STAKEHOLDER ANNOUNCEMENT: USDA Launches Pilot Program to Help Rural Homeowners, Incl uding People Affected by Disasters, More Quickly Access Funding to Repair Their Homes

Stakeholder Announcement USDA Launches Pilot Program to Help Rural Homeowners, Including People Affected by Disasters, More Quickly Access Funding to Repair Their Homes WASHINGTON, Dec. 2, 2024 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Under Secretary Dr. Basil Gooden today announced that USDA is launching a new pilot program in 23 states, American Samoa …

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