View as Webpage August 8, 2023       Peak summer is a joyful time of heavy blooms and excellent bug watching. It's a great time to grab a friend and show them what makes invertebrates so special. As more and more people learn to "see" invertebrates, conservation wins aren't far behind.     States …

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plus the latest media coverage of AGW farms and businesses View as Webpage Dear Dennis, This update is a happy one, as we congratulate both the recent AGW-certified producers who brought home awards from the American Cheese Society competition and the AGW-certified farmers who have recently celebrated a decade of certification. We’re grateful for all …

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August 4, 2023 Resources for Low-Income Seniors

NEWS RELEASE USDA Partners with Community College Alliance for Agriculture Advancement to Strengthen America’s Rural Workforce WASHINGTON, Aug. 2, 2023 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Acting Rural Development Under Secretary Roger Glendenning today announced that USDA is partnering with the Community College Alliance for Agriculture Advancement to strengthen the nation’s rural workforce. Through this …

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WISHH and FAS Work Together to Ensure Food Security Around the Globe The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service partners with World Initiative for Soy in Human Health (WISHH) to foster agricultural sustainability, boost food security and promote U.S. products around the world. Established by the American Soybean Association, WISHH engages with local entrepreneurs …

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View as Webpage Photo credit: St. Brigid's Dairy in Brussels, Ontario Dear Dennis, It’s time for our annual producer survey—one of the ways we check in on farmers and producers in our network about your past year and learn more about how we can better support you with our services, resources and content. We invite …

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Tuesday, August 15th, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm (MT). Free virtual course from the Xerces Society. Register now!     Online Short Course: Farming with Soil Life: Exploring Edges - Habitat, Diversity, and Health Montana/Great Plains   Tuesday, August 15th, 2023 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM (Mountain Time) Click here to register for this free …

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View as Webpage July 27, 2023       Few people take notice of moths, despite their close relationship with butterflies. The muted colors of many species, along with the reputation of a tiny fraction of them as pests, has done little to endear moths to the casual observer. But the truth is that moths are …

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NEWS RELEASE Biden-Harris Administration Takes Action to Advance Renters’ Rights Actions Fulfill Commitments Made in President Biden’s Blueprint for a Renters Bill of Rights WASHINGTON, July 27, 2023 – The Biden-Harris Administration today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is advising landlords to inform people applying for and living in USDA-financed rental properties …

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NEWS RELEASE USDA Launches Pilot Programs to Increase Affordable Homeownership Opportunities for People on Tribal Lands Funding is Part of Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America Agenda WASHINGTON, July 26, 2023 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Acting Under Secretary Roger Glendenning today announced that USDA is launching two pilot programs to increase affordable …

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