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Local Activists in Animal Agriculture-Heavy Areas Fight Nitrate Pollution

Daily Yonder

The Lower Yakima Valley in Washington state has been home to large-scale animal agriculture for decades, but in 2008 when one dairy operation tried moving onto the Yakima Indian Reservation, the community balked at the proposition.

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NASDA Members Elect Next President and NASDA Leadership

NASDA

Following his election, Secretary Ward appointed the leadership of NASDA’s six policy committees: Marketing and International Trade Committee Chair: New York Commissioner of Agriculture Richard A. territories. territories.

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NASDA shares new promotions for policy and trade team staff

NASDA

Stephanie is currently the staff lead for the policy committees on animal agriculture and natural resources and environment. “The past year at NASDA has flown by – and it is an exciting time to be with an organization that is taking our advocacy abilities to new heights,” Stephanie said.

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Sustainability Means ‘Freedom to Really Farm How We Should Be Farming’

Food Tank

Niman Ranch farmers uphold high standards of sustainable and humane farming practices, and in return, they receive a guaranteed market for their pork products at a premium. Trisha says niche markets like this are critical to keeping small family farms like theirs alive. “If

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AgGateway, ICAR Sign MOU to Improve Resource Sharing on Data Interoperability Initiatives

Global Agtech Initiative

Both organizations will more rapidly develop projects that improve digital interoperability in animal agriculture applications. The post AgGateway, ICAR Sign MOU to Improve Resource Sharing on Data Interoperability Initiatives appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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Perdue Sells Alarmism Over Antibiotic Use

The Farmers Daughter USA

Perdue’s latest marketing campaign isn’t subtle. In the mid-2010s, conversations about antibiotic use in animal agriculture was coming under greater scrutiny. Perdue seized on this announcement to market its own products and continuing commitment to no-antibiotics-ever. Perdue’s hubris is remarkable.

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NASDA Elects Arthur of Oklahoma as President

NASDA

Connecticut Commissioner of Agriculture Bryan Hulburt , Virginia Commissioner of Agriculture Joe Guthrie, Missouri Director of Agriculture Chris Chinn and Utah Commissioner of Agriculture Craig Buttars will serve as the Northeastern, Southern, Midwestern and Western representatives respectively. territories.