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Release: NSAC Praises Expanding Access to Local Foods Act of 2024 Introduced in the Senate

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

Thursday, March 21, 2024 - 7:21am

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Contact: Laura Zaks

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

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Tel. 347.563.6408

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Decoding the plant world’s complex biochemical communication networks

Purdue University Agriculture News

Thursday, March 21, 2024 - 12:00am

A Purdue University-led research team has begun translating the complex molecular language of petunias. Their grammar and vocabulary are well hidden, however, within the countless proteins and other compounds that fill floral cells.

Recent Investments Fuel Local Food Systems

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

Wednesday, March 20, 2024 - 1:08pm

Editor’s Note: This blog post is the first post in a series highlighting how recent supply chain investments were unique and pivotal in expanding infrastructure to respond to growing farmer demand, reducing costly wait times, and reaching diversified operations. Part Two and Three will...

National Agriculture Day: How USDA is Growing a Climate for Tomorrow by Transforming our Food System Today

USDA Blog

Tuesday, March 19, 2024 - 2:30pm

Almost two years ago, reflecting on lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic and in light of ongoing supply chain challenges from global conflict and a changing climate, Secretary Vilsack...

Applications for USDA Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production Grants Due April 9

USDA News

Tuesday, March 19, 2024 - 1:00pm

WASHINGTON, March 19, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is accepting applications for grants to support urban agriculture and innovative production. Applications for USDA’s Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production grants are due April 9, 2024 via grants.gov.

Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on National Agriculture Day

USDA News

Tuesday, March 19, 2024 - 9:11am

WASHINGTON, March 19, 2024 - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today released the following statement in celebration of the 51st annual National Agriculture Day:

“Every year on National Agriculture Day, we come together to celebrate American agriculture and recognize the...

Trade and Exports Continue to Strengthen American Agriculture

USDA Blog

Tuesday, March 19, 2024 - 8:47am

American agriculture remains strong. Total U.S. agricultural exports reached $174.9 billion in 2023. American farmers, ranchers, and agribusiness owners continue to have success abroad as USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service works for U.S. agriculture.

Indiana 4-H participates in regional study focused on developing a 21st-century agriculture workforce

Purdue University Agriculture News

Tuesday, March 19, 2024 - 12:00am

Indiana 4-H is seeking input from food, agriculture, forestry and related employers about current workforce needs including job recruitment practices, retention and training needs.

Establishing the Equity Commission with USDA Senior Advisors Drs. Dewayne Goldmon and Gbenga Ajilore

USDA Blog

Monday, March 18, 2024 - 11:29am

In January 2021, day one of the Biden-Harris Administration, the President issued ...

Keeping Yourself and Others Safe from Ticks

Cornell Small Farms Program - News

Monday, March 18, 2024 - 10:00am

As we begin to look ahead to spring, it’s time to prepare for the oncoming flurry of life and activity on our farms. Along with the warmer weather, longer days, and increased wildlife activity comes the return of ticks.

In New York State, ticks pose a significant threat to human health...