We are halfway to peak invertebrate activity View as Webpage December 21, 2023       Happy Winter Solstice! Today is the winter solstice for the northern hemisphere of the world. It’s technically the first day of winter and it’s the shortest day of the year. Days will get longer and brighter from here on …

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USDA Trade Mission Helps Deliver More U.S. Pork Products to Chile Just a few years ago, the world was in the midst of a global pandemic and travel was discouraged, but that did not stop USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service from continuing to do all it can to help promote U.S. food and agricultural products around …

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STAKEHOLDER ANNOUNCEMENT USDA Rural Development Announces New Leadership Appointments WASHINGTON, Dec. 20, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development today announced several leadership appointments including a new Agency Chief of Staff, Rural Business-Cooperative Service Administrator, Senior Advisor for Communications and External Engagement, and Senior Advisor. Sarah Dietch has been appointed Rural Development …

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Support AGW's Impactful Work View as Webpage   Dear Dennis, As we bid farewell to 2023, we're thrilled to share the incredible strides A Greener World (AGW) has made in championing sustainable agriculture not only in North America but across the globe. Your ongoing support has been instrumental in making these achievements possible, and we …

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Cranberries – Celebrating a Holiday Harvest The sight of fresh, U.S.-grown cranberries on grocery store shelves and in classic dishes adds a special dash of holiday cheer during the month of December. In anticipation of the holidays, our team at USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service spoke to some of our American farmers who produce classic holiday …

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Lowering Your Costs to Stay Cozy Thursday, December 21, marks the official first day of winter and the shortest day of the year. These colder days and longer nights often mean a big jump in our energy bills throughout the season. However, there are Federal Government programs available to help you lower your energy bills …

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Contact:Richard.S.Coker APHIS Reopens Public Comment Period for Proposed Additional Exemptions From 7 CFR Part 340 WASHINGTON, December 15, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) will reopen the comment period on a proposal published on November 14, 2023, for five additional exemptions for plants with modifications that …

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and all the news from AGW and friends View as Webpage Photo Credit: Design inspired by AGW-certified farms. Illustration by Bosco Leung.   Dear Dennis, Season’s Greetings! While this is our last farmer update for the year, we are already gearing up for an exciting year ahead and look forward to welcoming even more sustainable, …

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Here at Xerces we are up for the challenge View as Webpage December 13, 2023     The Biggest Job in the World     Insects and other invertebrates such as snails and spiders are a stunning 96 percent of known animal species. This staggering abundance is precisely why our founder, Robert Michael Pyle, called …

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