The Equation

MAY 13, 2024

One very important piece of information missing from the State of the Air report is air quality data for farmworker communities and other rural areas in the United States or California. These monitors are very expensive and largely absent from small rural communities. These particles are categorized by size.

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USDA Blog

JUNE 22, 2023

In recognition of Homeownership Month this June, USDA Rural Development (RD) New York’s State Office had the privilege of celebrating the newest homeowner on the St. Randa Martin and her four children welcomed the RD team and staff from the Akwesasne Housing Authority to their newly constructed home in Hogansburg, N.Y.,

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NASDA

OCTOBER 20, 2023

In recent years, our state has adopted the One Health conceptual framework that includes overlapping constructs of animal, human and environmental health when we execute response efforts and to inform policy decisions that impact our communities,” Itle said. “I

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Modern Farmer

OCTOBER 30, 2023

It also engages with longstanding narratives about rurality, performing them for a fearful audience. Aquino went on to do her graduate work at George Mason University and completed her thesis work on how haunted house attractions on farms rely on rural tropes that can be both empowering and problematic.

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Wisconsin Farmers Union

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

By Julian Emerson Wisconsin Farmers Union Communications Specialist BLANCHARDVILLE – Dairy breakfasts are a revered summertime tradition across Wisconsin, an annual celebration and affirmation of the rural way of life in a state known as “America’s Dairyland.” There was just so much construction at once.”

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Civil Eats

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Given how few farms are using it, there are still many questions about limitations—like the absence of cell service in some rural areas, farmer acceptance , accuracy, and ongoing costs —but buzz about virtual fencing’s applications continues to grow. He also had to construct pathways to move the goats back to the barn for milking. “He

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Minibus” refers to a small package of different appropriations bills, which in this case consists of Military Construction and Veterans Affairs; Transportation, Housing and Urban Development; and Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration.

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ATTRA

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Examples of eligible project activities involve equipment purchases, construction costs, advertising and promotion, and consultant services for engineering. Priorities for 2024 include rural food and ag businesses, processing infrastructure, and vertical integration.

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RR2CS

MARCH 29, 2022

Join Young Agrarians and Rural Routes to Climate Solutions to learn about some exciting developments in Biochar in Alberta. The post Biochar, Compost, and Agroforestry May 4th, 2022 appeared first on Rural Routes to Climate Solutions. But what exactly is biochar and what is it made of? REGISTER Register Today.

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Sustainable Food Trust

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Given its recent explosion in popularity, and the genuine concern this has caused in rural communities, I think it is worth highlighting a few of the more valid concerns about rewilding, as well as some of its limitations. There are some genuine concerns from a social justice perspective, too.

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Sustainable Harvest International

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

To date, SHI has constructed 2,600 wood-conserving stoves that reduce families’ firewood consumption by 50%. SHI’s efforts to increase access to clean cooking technology is a critical part of improving rural livelihoods and reducing the drivers of deforestation.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

In this case, the minibus includes Military Construction and Veterans Affairs; Transportation, Housing and Urban Development; and Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration.

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Civil Eats

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

This level of agriculture was not possible in the Imperial Valley until the construction of the Alamo Canal , also known as the Imperial Canal, in 1901, which diverted water from the Colorado River.

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RR2CS

JUNE 19, 2023

Later on, Brandon Leask, an Agricultural Water Engineer with the Government of Alberta, joins us to offer tips and cautions on dugout construction. The post EP64 Building Dugouts appeared first on Rural Routes to Climate Solutions. The post EP64 Building Dugouts appeared first on Rural Routes to Climate Solutions.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

JUNE 20, 2023

Hayes’ profound insights and unwavering dedication to our shared mission of constructing an equitable food and farming system have left a legacy that continues to empower younger generations,” commented Kelsey Watson, Grassroots Co-Director at NSAC.

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Sustainable Food Trust

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

I, for one, would certainly be very happy to go and meet representatives of the NFU to make the case for reconciliation and constructive debate. How can we best understand and relate to the farmer protests which are going on all over Europe, including down the road from our farm in West Wales?

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Wisconsin Farmers Union

MARCH 30, 2023

Her passion for rural revitalization will be put to use starting on day one." The first phase of construction is anticipated to begin this summer, with hopes for a 2024 grand opening of the first-floor food hall. Jackie is the perfect fit. River Street building, which historically housed the Chippewa Valley Mercantile Co.,

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ATTRA

MARCH 26, 2024

I found a well-constructed woven wire fence with proper supports can and will hold goats. A Closer Look at Hair Sheep This blog is produced by the National Center for Appropriate Technology through the ATTRA Sustainable Agriculture program, under a cooperative agreement with USDA Rural Development. ATTRA.NCAT.ORG.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

MAY 10, 2024

The grants and loans initiated by USDA are helping underwrite the cost of construction and equipment acquisition, but these small businesses face counting challenges in developing marketing plans, recruiting a qualified workforce, capturing value for byproducts, and more.

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Daily Yonder

JUNE 8, 2023

Photo by Ilana Newman) That changed in June 2022 when the solar farm, a project of Empire Electric Association (EEA), began construction. For Topper, the issue is about the way the installation has disrupted the peace of her rural life. OneEnergy also completed construction before nesting season.

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Agwired

AUGUST 4, 2023

Between scoops of corn ice cream and live music, farmers and policymakers gathered at Minnesota Farmfest to discuss the issues that matter most to rural America. Farmers are also invited to attend. The Sunbelt Ag Expo Southeastern Farmer of the Year state winners have been announced for 2023.

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The Lunatic Farmer

DECEMBER 30, 2021

They would grow almost all their own food, prepare it, preserve it, cut firewood for their wood-fired heat sources and construct timber-frame buildings from scratch. It's rural, secluded, and perfect for focusing on life tasks that anchor and connect.

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Civil Eats

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Other recent grantees have included the Center for Rural Affairs, the National Young Farmers Coalition, the Soil Health Institute, and the Regenerative Agriculture Foundation. As research and reporting began to call significant attention to the company’s negative effects on rural economies and the environment , Harold Lee Scott, Jr.,

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Agwired

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Monster Jam, the most unexpected, unscripted, and unforgettable motorsports experience for families and fans in the world, announced a multi-year partnership with JCB , the world’s largest privately-owned manufacturer of construction and agricultural equipment, joining together two family businesses.

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The Lunatic Farmer

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

I love alternative construction, energy, and sewage systems. With its abundant sunshine, I assumed lots of rural folks would be investing in solar panels to make up for the rolling blackouts. Of course, I’m always going to speak so my hosts take care of meals, lodging, tickets, etc. Who needs knick-knacks?

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Sustainable Harvest International

OCTOBER 15, 2021

In fact, women represent a mere 20% of landholders worldwide and rural women are paid up to 40% less than their male counterparts. But if given the same opportunities and recognition as men, rural women could radically improve their communities and our world.

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CalCAN

JUNE 30, 2023

The two areas share similar challenges with rural, agricultural communities facing climate-related risks and stark inequalities. Though the bill was signed into law and the state stepped up its support with the subsequent SB 489 (Laird, 2022) , the levee improvements are still under construction.

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Farm Credit of Southern Colorado

JULY 20, 2023

Department of Agriculture, specifically for rural and agricultural properties. On the other hand, a home equity loan utilizes the equity of an existing property and offers better terms than regular construction or land loans.

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Modern Farmer

MAY 7, 2024

Faaborg’s goal is to showcase that it is possible to convert hog barns to do a different kind of farming, and in doing so create jobs and revitalize the local rural economy. Thanks in part to Dale’s experience in construction, the Boles were able to adapt their poultry barns into greenhouses.

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Civil Eats

AUGUST 16, 2023

“Everything that is part of the standard was tried and tested, from breeds to how long you feed them, to the right kind of welfare aspect to consider in the coop construction.” ” But the grand vision doesn’t end there. Photo courtesy of Wil Crombe/Organic Compound.) The Regenerative Ag Alliance processing team.

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Trimble Agriculture

MAY 17, 2023

– Farmers, ranchers, rural landowners, farm real estate investors, and recreation and timber landowners. Usually, lenders ask for this schedule to construct a cash flow analysis. You can find out if you pre-qualify at AgAmerica by taking a 30-second verification quiz. Who Can Apply?

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Agritecture Blog

JUNE 7, 2023

With limited available land and the increasing distance between rural farms and urban centers, traditional agricultural methods face constraints. Based in Sydney, InvertiGro specializes in the design, construction, and support of vertical farming systems, offering a comprehensive solution for companies seeking to grow their own produce.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

JUNE 14, 2023

Photo credit: USDA Editor’s Note: This guest post by Michael Happ, Program Associate for Climate and Rural Communities at the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy, (IATP), discusses how popular conservation programs should focus on small-scale and sustainable farms, not industrial-scale farms. Accessed May 3, 2023. NRCS Protracts.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

JANUARY 17, 2024

Focus on Solutions Although there are clear, negative impacts for agriculture, the agriculture chapter effectively lays out the ways in which agriculture can respond constructively to increasing challenges. In short, much of the current system is more susceptible to climate impacts because of current monocultural agricultural practices.

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Civil Eats

JUNE 29, 2023

Torres had been a city boy, raised in Guadalajara, and he was the son of a construction worker. He and his compañeras and compañeros (or compas, as they call each other) named their co-op Tierra y Libertad (Land and Freedom)—in honor of the rallying cry of Mexico’s rural revolution of 1910–20.

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Civil Eats

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Such deals exploded in popularity over the last decade as agricultural producers sought to stave off big-box stores, self-storage complexes, and residential construction, all of which already consume millions of acres of fertile open space. But applying the same approach to water is tricky.

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Agritecture Blog

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

An underground greenhouse currently under construction in Pine Ridge. It is one of at least eight underground greenhouses that, over the past decade, have been built or are being constructed on the reservation – which has one of the highest poverty rates in the US. Credit: Dawn E. LeBeau/The Guardian. One storm knocks that all out.”

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