Insects Are a Lot Like Us

View as Webpage Aug 10, 2022 Like us, insects are parents, siblings, homemakers, farmers, community members, and innovators. Like us, they can be resourceful, insightful, decisive, and prone to copy their peers. As we continue to energize more people to act on behalf of insects, these similarities matter. The stories and struggles of insects can …

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Herbs for Winter Health Saturday August 20, 2022

Location: Twin Creeks Farm 147 Pilot Riley Road Zebulon, NC 27597 Time: 10 AM ~ 12 PM Registration begins at 9:30 AMCost $5 per person Please RSVP by responding to contact@smallfarmassociation.comor visitthe NC Small Farm Association website: smallfarmassociation.comPaypal also available on website. Ample parking & beverages available. Bring a lawn chair! Come join us for …

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Unlocking New Export Opportunities on Philippines Trade Mission

Unlocking New Export Opportunities on Philippines Trade Mission Foreign Agricultural Service Administrator Daniel Whitley led a USDA trade mission to the Philippines, July 18-21. He was joined by representatives from 29 U.S. agribusinesses and farm organizations and 10 state departments of agriculture, working together to strengthen trade relationships and further expand export opportunities. “The primary …

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2023 Defend the Flock calendars are ready to be ordered!

The 2023 Defend the Flock calendars are ready to be ordered! The calendar is a great outreach tool and provides important biosecurity tips and information on disease prevention. It reminds poultry owners 365 days of the year that biosecurity is critical to defending their flocks! Follow the steps below to place your order. Go to: …

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NEWS RELEASE: Biden-Harris Administration to Begin Accepting Appl ications on September 6 for USDA ReConnect Program Round 4 Funding

NEWS RELEASE Biden-Harris Administration to Begin Accepting Applications on September 6 for USDA ReConnect Program Round 4 Funding More than $1 Billion from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to be Invested to Increase Access to High-Speed Internet for People Living in Small Towns Across the Nation WASHINGTON, August 4, 2022 – U.S. Department of Agriculture …

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USDA Accepting Applications for East Africa Trade Mission

USDA Accepting Applications for East Africa Trade Mission WASHINGTON, Aug. 2, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture is accepting applications from U.S. exporters for a trade mission to Nairobi, Kenya, and Zanzibar, Tanzania, Oct. 31-Nov. 4. The mission will offer U.S. agribusinesses the opportunity to unlock new opportunities in East and Central Africa, where …

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NEWS RELEASE: Biden Administration Launches USDA-EPA Partnersh ip to Provide Wastewater Sanitation to Underserved Communities

NEWS RELEASE Biden Administration Launches USDA-EPA Partnership to Provide Wastewater Sanitation to Underserved Communities Historic Funding from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Will Help Address Lack of Basic Wastewater Infrastructure in Rural America Contact: press@usda.gov WASHINGTON, Aug. 2, 2022 – Today, at an event in Lowndes County, Alabama, where a significant number of residents lack …

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Want to Make a Difference for American Agriculture? Come Work for APHIS!

APHIS is looking to for passionate, effective leaders with experience in veterinary medicine, biology, and animal health policy. Want to Make a Difference for American Agriculture? Come Work for APHIS! Are you a passionate and effective leader with experience in veterinary medicine, biology, and animal health policy? A job as a Supervisory Veterinary Medical Officer …

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Biden-Harris Administration Announces $401 Million for High-Speed Internet Access in Rural Areas

NEWS RELEASE Biden-Harris Administration Announces $401 Million for High-Speed Internet Access in Rural Areas Funding Will Provide High-Speed Internet Access to 31,000 People and Businesses in 11 States with More on the Way from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law WASHINGTON, July 28, 2022 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that …

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