We need your support to protect pollinators and other invertebrates View as Webpage June 22, 2022 There are many important issues filling our newsfeed and demanding our attention right now. With so much happening, it can be difficult to shift our focus to other issues, but this week is National Pollinator Week, a chance to …

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and the latest news from AGW-certified farms and ranches View as Webpage Photo credit: Spray Creek Ranch in Lillooet, BC Dear Dennis, Happy first day of Summer to everyone in the northern hemisphere. Daily routines are changing for many, but work continues and there’s a lot going on at AGW. This week, we're sharing new content …

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View as Webpage June 21, 2022 We're exploring new frontiers in pollinator conservation. On the third week each June, we celebrate Pollinator Week and recognize the myriad ways that pollinators enrich our lives through both beauty and function. Pollinators are necessary for the reproduction of over 85% of the world’s flowering plants, including more than …

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APHIS Veterinary Services seeks bright, energetic, committed professional to serve as Policy, Evaluation, and Licensing Director. Want to Make a Difference for American Agriculture? Come Work for APHIS USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is looking for a bright, energetic, and committed professional to serve as the Center for Veterinary Biologics Policy, Evaluation, …

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June 10, 2022 Education and Job Training Resources for American Indian and Alaska Natives

And meet AGW-certified farmers and ranchers around the world View as Webpage Dear Dennis, A Greener World is heading out next week for a virtual Summer Road Trip to visit AGW certified farms around the globe!    We’ll be posting updates on social media as we “travel” to each destination to share about the farm, …

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Contact: Sharla.M.Jennings The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is in the process of developing a new strategic plan to guide the agency’s work over the next 5 years. A working group, consisting of representatives throughout the agency, and APHIS leadership have worked together to shape the draft …

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The popular Annual Five-County BEEF Tour will be held this year on Tuesday, June 21st and will be hosted by Franklin County. The five counties on the tour include Franklin, Vance, Granville, Warren and Wake. However, interested producers from throughout the region and state are invited to attend and participate in this educational, very diverse …

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USDA Rural Development Celebrates Homeownership Month, Highlights Life-Changing Stories and Programs June is National Homeownership Month, and all month long, USDA Rural Development (RD) will be highlighting programs that help people in rural, Tribal, and underserved communities buy, repair and build homes, and pay their rent. At RD, we know that well-built, energy efficient, affordable …

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Dr. Amy Price-Neff explains the connection between food quality and health View as Webpage Dear Dennis, “You shouldn’t be eating that.” “I don’t have time to cook.” “Why are you feeding that to your kids?” “I need to eat healthier.” We all feel it at times. Food — talking about it, eating it, purchasing it …

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