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Letter Supporting Rural Veterinary Workforce Act

NASDA

Passage of the bill will also help each state address its needs for public practice veterinarians (food safety, public health, epidemiology, pathology, molecular diagnostics, virology, toxicology, immunology, bacteriology, serology, foreign animal disease preparedness, and livestock infectious diseases).

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Letter on on FY24 Ag Appropriation’s Bill Amendments

NASDA

NASDA urges providing $1 million to APHIS to strengthen the federal oversight of imported canines and other imports that could transfer foreign animal diseases that will devastate the U.S. livestock industry. National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) Programs a.

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125 Food and Agriculture Organizations to Watch in 2025

Food Tank

It connects expertise across disciplines to enhance food security, improve distribution, and position Canada as a leader in agricultural innovation. Their program involves a seek investment of livestock or agriculture, followed by a formal mentorship, helping families build resilient businesses and training the next generation of leaders.

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124 Food and Agriculture Organizations to Watch in 2024!

Food Tank

Asian Farmers Association for Sustainable Rural Development (AFA) , Asia AFA works to empower and strengthen the capacities of leaders and technical staff to increase resilience and combat hunger. They engage in policy advocacy, capacity building, knowledge management, and sustainability initiatives.

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Animal Ag News 7/1

Agwired

Department of Agriculture announced new action to support the Biden-Harris Administration’s plan for a fairer, more competitive, and more resilient meat and poultry supply chain. The funding is available through the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) budget.

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