NEWS RELEASE: Biden-Harris Administration Invests More Than $1.2 Billion in Rural Cooperatives to Increase Economic Opportunity and Advance Equity in Rural America

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Biden-Harris Administration Invests More Than $1.2 Billion in Rural Cooperatives to Increase Economic Opportunity and Advance Equity in Rural America Funding Advances President Biden's Investing in America Agenda DENVER, Co. Nov. 9, 2023 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced …

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Reminder: Register Today for the Nov. 15 BRS Annual Meeting

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service’s (APHIS) Biotechnology Regulatory Services (BRS) will hold its annual Stakeholder Meeting on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, from 1:00-4:00 pm (EST). Attendees can register to participate in-person—at the USDA Center at Riverside, 4700 River Road, Riverdale, MD 20737—or virtually. Please join us for this meeting …

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Now accepting applications for the 2024 DeWind Awards

View as Webpage November 7, 2023       Now accepting student applications for the 2024 DeWind Awards The Xerces Society offers annual awards to support students pursuing educational research in Lepidoptera conservation. This year, the awards will be $10,000 each, with two awards available. We're investing in the future of our planet and our …

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New Features to Simplify Your Search for Government Benefits

Simplify Your Search for Benefits We are pleased to introduce two new ways to connect you with government benefits and resources. The Life Events and Browse by State search functions now make it easier to find resources based on either current events and milestones in your life, or by location. Find out more about these …

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NEWS RELEASE – President Biden Announces Over $5 Billion to Suppor t Rural Communities During Investing in Rural America Event Series

NEWS RELEASE President Biden Announces Over $5 Billion to Support Rural Communities During Investing in Rural America Event Series WASHINGTON, November 1, 2023 - Today, President Biden will travel to Northfield, Minnesota to visit Dutch Creek Farms to lead his Administration’s Investing in Rural America Event Series and highlight investments from the Biden Administration in …

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

APHIS is seeking experienced and passionate professionals to serve as Canine Training Specialists. ‘Unleash’ Your Potential as a Canine Training Specialist with APHIS! Are you a seasoned dog trainer? Want to make a difference for American agriculture, natural resources, and public health? A position with USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service as a Canine …

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Lab-Grown “Meat” Labeling is Scary Stuff…

Read AGW’s Resources To Learn More View as Webpage   Dear Dennis, In recent months, we've observed a surge in search queries on our website concerning lab-grown "meat", specifically the question, "Will lab-grown meat be labeled?" It's encouraging to see consumers turning to A Greener World to navigate this complex issue, and it’s understandable that …

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USDA Under Secretary Taylor to Hold Press Call from Singapore

USDA Under Secretary Taylor to Hold Press Call from Singapore WASHINGTON, Oct. 31, 2023 – U.S. Department of Agriculture Under Secretary Alexis M. Taylor is overseas this week on a trade mission to Southeast Asia expanding export opportunities for U.S. food and farm products to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, the world’s fourth-largest market. …

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