Nature-Based Climate Solutions Address Climate Change and Support Pollinators

View as Webpage September 14, 2021 Nature-based climate solutions are actions that help to address climate change while also protecting biodiversity. These solutions help to mitigate climate change by increasing carbon sequestration services by the plants and soil in those ecosystems. They also protect and enhance nature to help ecosystems adapt to a changing climate. It …

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New USDA Grants, Good News September, Farm Templates and Planning Guides

+ this week’s news from your peers View as Webpage Photo Credit: Centennial Valley (CV) Grass Fed Cattle in Centennial, WY Dear Dennis, I hope this email finds you doing well. Our producer survey wrapped up this week, and many thanks to all of you who filled it out. We will be analyzing and reading …

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STAKEHOLDER ANNOUNCEMENT: USDA to Prioritize Investments That Address Top Challenges in Rural Communities

STAKEHOLDER ANNOUNCEMENT: USDA to Prioritize Investments That Address Top Challenges in Rural Communities WASHINGTON, Sept. 9, 2021 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Justin Maxson today announced that USDA Rural Development will give funding priority for projects to address some of the top challenges in rural America. Read the …

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AGW’s Hiring, Sustainable Farming Mag Goes Global, Technical Resources

plus this week’s news from your AGW family View as Webpage Photo Credit: Hanalei Garden Bison in Kilauea, Hawaii Dear Dennis, Labor Day is right around the corner (or Labour Day for our friends and neighbors in Canada). While days off in food and farming are few and far between, we hope you’ll be able …

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Event on Oct 19, 2021 – Life from the Ashes: Exploring the Impact of Prescribed & Natural Fire on Insects and Other Invertebrates

View as Webpage Life from the Ashes: Exploring the Impact of Prescribed & Natural Fire on Insects and Other Invertebrates One-day virtual conference on October 19, 2021 EARLY BIRD PRICES -- sign up by 9/8 for reduced registration fees We are partnering with the Natural Areas Association to cohost this event. Ecosystems throughout North America …

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2021 Farmer Survey, World’s First Certified Non-GMO by AGW Rice, Slaughter Plant resources

and all the news from your peers View as Webpage Photo Credit: Blue Bear Farm & Cattle Company in Cairo, GA Dear Dennis, Thank you to everyone who has filled out our 2021 Producer Survey. We are reminded yet again what an amazing group of farmers and businesses we have the privilege to serve and …

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August 2021 🐝 What’s up in Food & Farming Policy?

How is is local food and farming being affected on a policy level? View this email in your browser Dear Rebecca, Welcome to the August 2021 edition of The Buzz. Things are heating up—and I’m not just talking about the weather. The CFSA Policy Team continues to lobby at the state level. We are advocating …

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How can we support you? We’re all ears!

Fill out this survey and be entered to win something AGW-good 😊 View as Webpage AGW Producer Survey – enter your feedback and win a prize! We care about all the producers in our networks and want to make sure that we are meeting your needs, whether that’s through our services, content, marketing materials and …

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APHIS Announces Draft Regulatory Status Review Guide Available for Public Comment and Webinar

Media Contact: Rick Coker (301) 851-4091 richard.s.coker August 25, 2021 - As part of ongoing implementation of its revised biotechnology regulations, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is sharing a draft guide detailing the information requirements and process for submitting a Regulatory Status Review (RSR) request, which determines the …

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