Under Secretary Taylor Launches First USDA Trade Mission Dedicated to Indigenous Products VANCOUVER, Canada, June 17, 2024 – U.S. Department of Agriculture Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis M. Taylor arrived in Vancouver today to launch USDA’s first trade mission dedicated to developing export markets for Tribal and Native Hawaiian businesses and …
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The Summer Issue of Sustainable Farming Magazine is Available
Read the Summer 2024 Issue Online Now! The Summer 2024 issue of AGW's Sustainable Farming magazine is ready to view online. Written for farmers, ranchers, producers 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 …
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Resources for Small Businesses & More from Benefits.gov
June 7, 2024 Government Resources for Small Businesses
NEWS RELEASE: Biden-Harris Administration Announces Actions to Strengthen Trib al Food Sovereignty, Co-Stewardship, and Knowledge of Tribal Agriculture Policy
Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. NEWS RELEASE Biden-Harris Administration Announces Actions to Strengthen Tribal Food Sovereignty, Co-Stewardship, and Knowledge of Tribal Agriculture Policy CHEROKEE, North Carolina, June 5, 2024 – U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced a series of actions by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) under …
USDA Embarks on First-ever Trade Mission Focused on Indigenous and Native Nations Products
USDA Embarks on First-ever Trade Mission Focused on Indigenous and Native Nations Products WASHINGTON, June 5, 2024 – For the first time, the U.S. Department of Agriculture will conduct an agribusiness trade mission focused on Indian Country and Native Hawaiian Community businesses, products and priorities, as well as amplifying collaboration and knowledge sharing with First …
Pollinator Week, Cicadas, and the New Issue of Wings Are All Coming Soon
June 4, 2024 | View as Webpage Are you ready to celebrate pollinators with us? Pollinator Week, our favorite week of the year, is almost here! Running June 17th - 23rd, we are here to help you find ways to get involved. Need ideas? You can plant a few pollinator …
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NEWS RELEASE: USDA Celebrates National Homeownership Month
Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. NEWS RELEASE USDA Celebrates National Homeownership Month Department Highlights Rich History in Making Homeownership a Reality for People in Rural and Tribal Communities WASHINGTON, June 3, 2024 – As part of National Homeownership Month, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced …
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Featured resources and merchandise, job posting reminder
plus the latest from your family of AGW farmers View as Webpage Photo Credit: Famille Gassier in France Dear Dennis, This week we’re highlighting articles from our latest issue of Sustainable Farming magazine, sharing a reminder of a job posting at RAFI (please share with anyone in your networks who you think may be …
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Pathways to Homeownership through Government Resources
Pathways to Homeownership through Government Resources Spring cleaning often begins with decluttering - removing obstacles and creating space for growth. Similarly, government housing assistance programs aim to remove the barriers to housing stability, by ensuring that people have access to safe, decent, and affordable housing options. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) offers …
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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: Pioneer, corn with insect and herbicide resistance. CoverCress, pennycress with altered product quality. Qi-Biodesign, soybean with altered product …
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