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Sustainable Farming for Global and National Food Security
Posted by on April 12, 2012 at 12:14 PM EDTThe Ray Family Farm, run by Chad and Jodi Ray, is a model for educating, empowering and inspiring young would-be farmers across the country. Dedicated to the ideal that our roots are tied to food security and environmental sustainability, the Rays also believe our world needs can be met on a smaller scale with tens of thousands more young farmers around the world.
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White House Rural Council Hosts Native American Food and Agriculture Roundtable Discussion
Posted by on April 6, 2012 at 3:04 PM EDTMembers of the White House Rural Council and agency representatives meet with tribal leaders to discuss Native American food and agriculture.
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Fruitful Under the Sun
Posted by on March 29, 2012 at 12:15 PM EDTRose Garcia, Executive Director of Tierra del Sol Housing Corporation insists her success is because of the support from and efforts of her network -- collectively they have grown into a nationally affiliated organization advocating for families and workers in rural America.
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Collective Minds, Hearts and Hands Working for Change
Posted by on March 29, 2012 at 12:13 PM EDTRising to the occassion -- Melinda Wiggins has done just that and inspires students that participate in her Student Action with Farmworkers (SAF) program to do the same. Addressing immediate problems facing farmworkers, Melinda echoes the ideals of Cesar Chavez -- service, acceptance and respect for life and the environment.
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Delivering on A Promise of Justice
Posted by on March 29, 2012 at 12:07 PM EDTAs a lawyer, Rob Williams is welll versed in the art of fighting for justice. As director of the Migrant Farmworker Justice Project he stands in the gap for farmworkers threatened by obstacles to their success and fair treatment.
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Creating a Better Future for Farmworkers
Posted by on March 29, 2012 at 12:05 PM EDTMary Jo Dudley's passion for elevating the plight of farmworkers started with her own family -- growing up with relatives who worked their own vineyard later translated to her work at Cornell, focused on the lives, struggles and stories of the farmworkers from all over the nation.
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Conservation That Works
Posted by on March 23, 2012 at 6:26 PM EDTWorking Lands for Wildlife is a new effort to focus both conservation dollars and wildlife management expertise on the recovery of wildlife species.
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A Delta Built to Last: Community Leaders from Delta Region Visit Washington, White House
Posted by on March 7, 2012 at 2:15 PM EDTWhite House officials and business and community leaders from throughout the Delta Region meet to discuss ways to create good-paying jobs, promote entrepreneurship and small business, and support a Delta built to last.
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USDA Offers More than Employment Opportunities for Veterans
Posted by on February 29, 2012 at 12:56 PM EDTA new partnership with The American Legion will increase outreach, recruitment and hiring of veterans across America, and help the 6.1 million veterans who live in rural areas stay informed about USDA programs that can help them start a business, farm or ranch.
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Giving Doctors and Hospitals the Tools They Need to Provide Better Care
Posted by on February 21, 2012 at 6:48 PM EDTWhen doctors and hospitals use Health IT, it reduces errors, cuts paperwork, and lowers costs. Over the past 3 years, the Obama Administration has made it a top priority to make it easier for doctors and hospitals to adopt Health IT.
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