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Agriculture Secretary Opens Taps for Pennsylvania Maple Season
Harrisburg - Agriculture Secretary George Greig today joined maple producers in
Meadville, Crawford County, to kick off 2013 maple syrup production by tapping a
sugar maple tree.
"Maple syrup is a delicious homegrown sweetener that can be used in sweet and
savory dishes," said Greig. "More Pennsylvanians are looking for foods grown and
made in Pennsylvania. Our maple syrup comes from...
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Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Reminds Producers to Complete 2012 Census of Agriculture
Census Information a Vital Tool for Evaluating USDA Programs and Services
WASHINGTON - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack this week continued to remind producers to complete forms for the Census of Agriculture-the only source of uniform, comprehensive and impartial agricultural data for every county in the nation. The 2012 Census of Agriculture will provide the U.S. Department of Agriculture...
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Commissioner Staples Awards $148,700 in Farmer-Funded Grants to 16 Young Texas Farmers
AUSTIN - In an ongoing effort to sustain Texas' standing as a powerhouse of agricultural productivity, Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples today awarded 16 grants to young farmers and ranchers totaling $148,700. The grant program is entirely funded by farmers.
"As today's farmers and ranchers near retirement, we must find ways to foster a younger generation that will be tasked with...
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Gourmet mushroom producer amFOG Farms LLC locating operations in Jasper County
COLUMBIA, S.C. - amFOG Farms LLC, a gourmet mushroom producer, today announced plans to relocate its headquarters and construct a state-of-the-art production facility near Hardeeville. The new facility is expected to generate seven new jobs.
"Jasper County provides an excellent location for our operation because of the easy access to I-95, I-16, and I-26 and proximity to our growing...
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Governor Cuomo Hosts First New York State Yogurt Summit
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today hosted the first New York State Yogurt summit to hear ideas from industry leaders, farmers and other stakeholders to help ensure that the yogurt industry continues to grow and create jobs in New York.
Since 2000, the number of yogurt processing plants in New York has increased from 14 to 29 today. From 2005 to 2011, New York's yogurt plants doubled in...
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Land Use Policy Task Force and Environmental Advisory Council to hold joint consultations on protecting and managing our natural resources
The Land Use Policy Task Force and the Environmental Advisory Council will work together to consult with Islanders on ways to protect and manage our natural resources, say Finance, Energy and Municipal Affairs Minister Wes Sheridan and Environment, Labour and Justice Minister Janice Sherry.
"These groups have an important role, providing an opportunity for people to offer their ideas...
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Millions Invested in Innovative, Sustainable Agriculture
Nova Scotia's agricultural industry is getting support to make it more innovative and sustainable.
A federal and provincial investment of $5.6 million will support three projects: a green energy facility; a centre for agricultural innovation; and developing grass-fed beef as a specialty product.
"Across the province, our agricultural industry contributes to vibrant communities...
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Governor Tells EPA that Wyoming Should Lead on Regional Haze Regulation
CHEYENNE, Wyo. - Governor Matt Mead told the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that Wyoming should have primacy in regulating regional haze. In a letter commenting on the EPA's disapproval of part of Wyoming's State Implementation Plan (SIP), Governor Mead said that the federal plan would be more costly and without any apparent benefit over the state plan.
The EPA's Regional...
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FIRE SEASON HEATING UP
Outlook For Hotter And Dryer Weather
OLYMPIA - The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced this weekend is going to be very hot and dry in Washington State.
"We need people throughout Washington to be especially cautious when playing or working outdoors this weekend," said Commissioner of Public Lands Peter Goldmark. "With the hot, dry conditions,...
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More Wyoming Counties Receive Drought Disaster Designation
CHEYENNE, Wyo. - Sixteen Wyoming counties are now designated as primary natural disaster areas due to drought. Governor Matt Mead requested these designations and the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, Tom Vilsack, has signed off on the designation for 16 counties with 6 others qualifying for assistance because they are contiguous to the primary counties.
Governor Mead's request is that...
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