Spring 2019 The Spring issue of AGW's Sustainable Farming magazine is ready to view online. Written for farmers, ranchers and anyone interested in sustainable, high-welfare livestock production, the magazine includes news, opinion and program activities, as well as in-depth technical features and case studies. We hope you enjoy it! AGREENERWORLD.ORG A Greener …
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This Arbor Day, learn how agroforestry could strengthen your operation. Trouble viewing this email? View it as a webpage. Agriculture and Forestry: 5 Ways Agroforestry Can Work for You and Your Land Agroforestry is the intentional integration of trees or shrubs with crop and animal production. It mixes agriculture and forestry practices to support profitable …
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Reaffirm the United States’ commitment to science-based decision making for advancing global food production View as a webpage Press Release USDA Reaffirms Science-Based Decision Making at G20 Agricultural Chief Scientists Meeting Contact: Justice Wright justice.wright TOKYO, Japan, April 26, 2019 – Two of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s top scientists today reaffirmed the United States’ …
Meet Jesse and Tracey Paul of Paul Family Sugarbush in Trout Creek, Michigan. Trouble viewing this email? View it as a webpage. #FridaysOnTheFarm: Farming Sweet in the Midwest Meet Jesse and Tracey Paul of Paul Family Sugarbush in Trout Creek, Michigan. The Pauls and their five children work together to produce up to 4,000 gallons …
Irrigator Pro is an irrigation scheduling tool that can help you manage water use across your operation right from your mobile device. Trouble viewing this email? View it as a webpage. Water Conservation and Innovation Through a “Pro” Partnership Across the United States and beyond, farmers are looking for innovative ways to conserve water while …
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Ag Sec Perdue today announced USDA is now accepting online applications for funding through the new ReConnect Pilot Program View as a webpage Press Release USDA Opens Application Portal for New ReConnect Rural Broadband Infrastructure Program Contact: Weldon Freeman (202) 690-1384 Jay Fletcher (202) 690-0498 WASHINGTON, April 23, 2019 – Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue today …
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A call to young people for creative solutions to reduce food waste View as a webpage Press Release USDA Launches Ace the Waste! Food Waste Contest for Students WASHINGTON, April 23, 2019 – Food waste is a problem everyone can tackle, including our nation’s youth. As part of Winning on Reducing Food Waste Month, the …
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April Focus On Farming from A Greener World April 2019 Celebrating 10 years of AGW certification! Join us in celebrating 10 years of Certified Animal Welfare Approved by AGW certification with the following seven farms. The farms reached their ten-year anniversary between January - April 2019 and will be receiving the commemorative embossed metal sign …
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At USDA, we celebrate Earth Day 2019 by offering big thank-yous to farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners for all they do. Trouble viewing this email? View it as a webpage. On Farms and Ranches, Every Day Is Earth Day At USDA, we celebrate Earth Day 2019 by offering big thank-yous to farmers, ranchers, and forest …
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North Carolina Small Farm Association 