December 22, 2023 Weatherization Assistance: Overcome the High Cost of Energy
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APHIS Issues Regulatory Status Review Responses
Media Contact: Rick Coker (301) 851-4091 richard.s.coker WASHINGTON, December 21, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) recently reviewed four plants modified using genetic engineering to determine whether they posed an increased plant pest risk as relative to non-modified comparators: BioHeuris, modified cotton and modified soybean for …
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THIS JUST IN: USDA Issues Permit for Santa’s Reindeer to Enter the U.S.
Permit allows reindeer to enter and exit the United States between the hours of 6 p.m. on Dec. 24, 2023, and 6 a.m. on Dec. 25, 2023. THIS JUST IN: USDA Issues Permit for Santa’s Reindeer to Enter the U.S. (Washington, D.C., December 21, 2023) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant …
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Happy Winter Solstice
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 …
USDA Trade Mission Helps Deliver More U.S. Pork Products to Chile
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
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 …
Empower Sustainable Agriculture in 2024
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 …
Cranberries – Celebrating a Holiday Harvest
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: Weatherization Assistance & Energy Savings
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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North Carolina Small Farm Association 