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USDA ends program that helped schools serve food from local farmers
USDA said the programs are a legacy of the pandemic and no longer supported the agency’s priorities. “The COVID era is over — USDA’s approach to nutrition programs will reflect that ...
The Daily Telegraph15d
England’s 48 counties, ranked from best to worst
Where many of England’s loveliest corners slow the pulse, London quickens it. Yes, it nabbed the wooden spoon in the Peace and Quiet category, thanks to its population density of 14,690 people ...
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Changes at the USDA spark concern among New York farmers
One of the frozen programs, the Rural Energy for America Program ... Recent layoffs and resignations at the USDA left New York’s FSA offices short-staffed, McMahon said. “There’s 42 county offices in ...
WRVO21d
Disabilities Beat: Youth specialists bring new support to young disabled people in rural WNY
How do you empower young people with disabilities to take control of their lives? One local rural peer-led agency will soon pilot what they believe could be the answer. Independent Living of the ...
Washington Daily News22d
Beaufort County, one of North Carolina’s rural counties
There are 78 rural counties in North Carolina. A rural county is a county with an average population density of 250 people per square mile or less. Beaufort County has a density of 53.62 people per ...
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Fertilizer prices could become a concern amid tariffs
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB ... According to data from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), nearly 90 percent of various fertilizer imports come from Canada, which could create a ...
Penn Live22d
DOGE cutting Harrisburg-area USDA, other offices after pushing employees out
The main office of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) in Pennsylvania is on the chopping block. Its employees found out via a public website directed by Elon Musk. Late Monday or early ...
The Prowers Journal24d
Prowers Commissioners appoint Abbie Campbell as new County Treasurer, hear from USDA Wildlife Services
Three officers with the USDA Wildlife Services attended the February 25 morning work session of the Prowers County Commissioners. Before they gave their presentation, they were asked to explain the ...
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Rural Metro battles ‘significant fire’ involving multiple structures in East Knox County
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Emergency crews responded to a two alarm house fire in East Knox County Sunday afternoon. Rural Metro Fire said it responded to the fire, located in the 7600 block of ...
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Mass layoffs at USDA leave an uncertain future for researchers and rural areas
Depew said through the center’s work, he had heard of significant cuts to local staff in the USDA’s Rural Development Office and the Natural Resources Conservation Service in Nebraska.
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Mass layoffs at USDA leave an uncertain future for researchers and rural areas
Depew said through the center’s work, he had heard of significant cuts to local staff in the USDA’s Rural Development Office and the Natural Resources Conservation Service in Nebraska. (Similar cuts ...