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NACD Applauds House Farm Bill Passage
CONTACT: Stephanie Addison (202) 547-6223; stephanie-addison@nacdnet.org CONTACT: Sara Kangas (202) 547-6223; sara-kangas@nacdnet.org June 21, 2018 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NACD APPLAUDS HOUSE FARM BILL PASSAGE WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018 (H.R. 2). “Today’s passage marks another crucial step in getting a farm bill delivered on… [...]
Continue ReadingCelebrate Pollinator Week - Five Ways You Can Help Today
By NACD Communications Manager Sara Kangas As spring concludes and summer finally arrives, you're likely seeing more critters around your garden hard at work. Today marks the beginning of National Pollinator Week, an annual event to raise awareness of the animals and invertebrates that make our ecosystems function. In addition to graphics on NACD's social… [...]
Continue ReadingVermont district is helping to show the value of urban forestry
Caring for the canopy is a top priority of Winooski Natural Resources Conservation District (WNRCD). With 47 municipalities under its jurisdiction, WNRCD’s efforts have led to a collaboration with the Vermont Monitoring Cooperative (VMC), the University of Vermont Rubenstein School of the Environment (UVM), and the city of Winooski to support the city’s efforts to… [...]
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