December 17, 2024 | View as Webpage The Biggest Job in the World This month Xerces celebrates its 53rd birthday! Xerces brings together communities to learn, do research, create habitat, and make an impact for the invertebrates we all love. Over the past five decades, we have celebrated big wins …
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USDA Confirms Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Backyard Non-Poultry Flock in Louisiana
Contacts: APHISpress WASHINGTON, December 16, 2024 – The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a non-commercial backyard flock (non-poultry) in Bossier Parish, Louisiana. This is the first case of HPAI in domestic birds in Louisiana during this …
NEWS RELEASE – Biden-Harris Administration Continues to Deliver Affordab le Clean Energy to Rural Americans as Part of Investing in America Agenda
Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. NEWS RELEASE Biden-Harris Administration Continues to Deliver Affordable Clean Energy to Rural Americans as Part of Investing in America Agenda Funding Will Lower Electricity Costs and Spur Economic Growth for Rural Families and Businesses STOWE, Vt., Dec. 16, 2024 – U.S. Department of Agriculture …
Season’s Greetings
& Happy Holidays From AGW Photo Credit: Hugh Kenny at Kinloch Farm in The Plains, VA Happy Holidays From all of us at A Greener World Thank you for your support, and best wishes for the year ahead. AGREENERWORLD.ORG A Greener World | PO Box 115 | Terrebonne, OR …
Empower Sustainable Agriculture in 2025
Support AGW's Impactful Work View as Webpage Dear Dennis, As we bid farewell to 2024, 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 …
The latest issue of Wings and a beautiful pesticide free yard sign are here
December 10, 2024 | View as Webpage The end of the year is almost here. You may hear from us more often this time of year, but it is not without reason. The Xerces Society is a donor-supported, nonprofit organization and December is the most critical month of the year …
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NEWS RELEASE: USDA Invests $6.3 Billion to Strengthen Rural Infrastructure and Create Good-Paying Jobs in 44 States
NEWS RELEASE USDA Invests $6.3 Billion to Strengthen Rural Infrastructure and Create Good-Paying Jobs in 44 States Funding Will Improve Access to a Clean, Reliable Electric Grid and Safe Drinking Water for Millions in Rural and Tribal Communities WASHINGTON, Dec. 10, 2024 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA …
Thank Yous, Year End Office Hours, Labeling Grants, Farmer Resources
plus the latest from AGW’s family of farmers View as Webpage Photo Credit: Big Picture Farm in Townshend, VT Dear Dennis, Our team would like to share a heartfelt thanks to all who donated to AGW’s Relief Fund for Farmers on Giving Tuesday. This important initiative provides emergency support to farmers affected by natural …
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Make this A Greener Holiday Season
Shop now to ensure delivery View as Webpage Photo Credits (top to bottom, left to right): Providence Lane Homestead in Rocky View County, Alberta; BOTL Farm in Ashford, CT; Tamarack Farms in Roseneath, Ontario; Fantello Farmstead Creamery in Enumclaw, WA Dear Dennis, Are you looking for verified high-welfare and sustainable ingredients for holiday meals? Want to …
APHIS acknowledges new court ruling vacating updates to biotechnology regulations
Effective at 6:18pm Eastern Standard Time on December 2, 2024, the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, prospectively vacated the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) final rule (7 CFR part 340) issued in May 2020 for organisms developed using genetic engineering. Regulatory Status Review responses, Confirmation Request responses, and active permits …
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North Carolina Small Farm Association 