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The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Strengthening Organic Enforcement (SOE) final rule represents the biggest change to the National Organic Program (NOP) since its founding in 2001.
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IBM and Texas A AgriLife Provide Data, Technology and Expertise to Farmers in Need Mon, 05/08/2023 - 16:20 Type of Content Blog Layout Standard Format Body Originally published on the IBM Blog By Sherry Wynn In Texas, 2022 was one of the driest years on record. With failed crops, low yields for farmers and diminished grazing for cattle, the Texas Department of Agriculture identified climate change as a potential threat to the state’s food supply. Smallholder farmers, particularly those in arid a
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New multi-year partnership will help provide 630,000 servings of fruits and vegetables to families across the country
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Hospitals and healthcare systems affiliated with Community Health Systems, Inc. (NYSE: CYH) spent the month of March putting their care for the community into action. This year, CHS-affiliated hospitals celebrated National Doctors’ Day with charitable donations to non-profit organizations on behalf of physicians on their medical staffs. The organization also launched its first Jars of Love Peanut Butter Drive, an initiative to address food insecurity, a social determinant of health, in communiti
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ADM (NYSE:ADM) has won the Environmental Initiatives category of the 2022 SEAL Business Sustainability Awards for expanding its regenerative agriculture programs supporting farmers across North America. Granted by a judging panel of renowned environmental and energy industry experts, the award recognizes exceptional programs or initiatives that push the frontier on environmental leadership and progress. ADM’s project, “Providing Economic and Sustainable Solutions Through Regenerative Agriculture
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Trained, Unwavering, Focused and Fit (TUFF) Kids Receives Partnership Grant Program Funds
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It’s in the DNA of Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) to solve problems, and the reality of food deserts in communities across the nation is one that has its attention. Through Cummins Advocating for Racial Equity (CARE), the company has committed $800,000 in transformational grant funding to develop and launch mobile grocery markets. With these markets, CARE is taking action to combat the impact of food deserts in Indianapolis, Indiana; Jamestown, New York, Charleston, South Carolina; Nashville, Tennesse
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Grocer pledges to do its part to protect the world’s pollinators and ensure future food security
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The Responsible Diapering Company Achieves “B Corp” Status,
Awarded to Companies that Meet the Highest Standards for Social and Environmental Performance
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In celebration of World Tuna Day, Bumble Bee announces commitment to the Dole “Sunshine for All Cities” Program
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Rebranded Charity Announces $10 Million Strengthening Cities Initiative
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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) welcomed seven companies to the U.S. Food Loss and Waste 2030 Champions, companies that have committed to reducing food loss and waste in their U.S. operations
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Company partners with Feeding America® to help provide nearly four million meals* to people in America experiencing food insecurity
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Highlighted by $1 Million Donation and Operational Partnership with Feeding America®;
Company Also Plans to Offer Produce in up to 10,000 Stores
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NACD Attends The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation National Partner Network Meeting Tue, 05/25/2021 - 11:45 Subheader By Ariel Rivers, PhD, Pacific Region Representative, National Association of Conservation Districts. Type of Content Blog Layout Standard Format Body As part of our joint agreement with The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation (SMGF), NACD has the opportunity each year to gather with other nonprofit organizations through SMGF’s National Partner Network (NPN). On May 7, members of NACD’s Ur
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ZGSI’s subsidiary and the National Black Farmers Association collaborate to provide BAM-FX product and agronomy support to disadvantaged farmers.
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National nonprofit assists thousands of homeowners unable to make mortgage payments and uncertain about forbearance protections
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BJ’s donation will expand direct access to fresh food for local families
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BJ’s donation will expand direct access to fresh food for local families
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BJ’s donation will expand direct access to fresh food for local families
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BJ’s donation will expand direct access to fresh food for local families
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BJ’s donation will expand direct access to fresh food for local families
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BJ’s donation will expand direct access to fresh food for local families
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Local Retirees Step Back Into the Workforce to Build a Sustainable, Eco-Friendly ‘Micro Farm’ Designed to Aid Local Chefs and Home Cooks In Creating True Affordable Organic Meals
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Only National Food Delivery Service to Entirely Neutralize the Carbon
Footprint of Its Operations; Also Extends to All EAT Club Employees in
and out of the Workplace
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There was a time when the words “urban” and “agriculture” weren’t likely to be used together. Today, however, cultivating, processing and distributing food in the city is becoming an ever more popular way to help grow a greener, more nutritious future. According to the United States Department of Agriculture, the face of agriculture is changing, and urban agriculture is one of the latest movements to challenge the traditional view of farming.
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Sodexo, world leader in Quality of Life services, today announced being named by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to the inaugural class of the U.S. Food Loss and Waste 2030 Champions. The recognition is awarded to U.S. businesses and organizations pledging concrete steps to reduce food loss and waste in their operations by 50 percent by 2030. It also aligns with the commitment Sodexo made last Spring for zero waste to landfill by 2025.
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Food is an integral part of our everyday lives. However, the sad reality for many families is that the ability to provide one of life’s basic necessities to their children is barely, if at all, feasible. While programs put into place during the school year take the strain off of parents and caretakers only about 18 percent of eligible students participate in summer feeding programs according to the United States Department of Agriculture.
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Sodexo, the world leader in Quality of Life Services, joined the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service today in announcing free summer meal programs open to children ages 18 years and under. USDA discussed the challenges of connecting children with meals during the summer months and shared how families can find free programs in their community.
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This Sunday, countless Americans will attend Super Bowl parties — whether they’re football fans or not. Bowl parties are notoriously unhealthy because they feature high-fat, high-calorie foods. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) calls Super Bowl Sunday the second biggest food day in the U.S., behind Thanksgiving. But there are other health risks that come from Super Bowl parties, too.