Sentences with phrase «organic research program»
To be specific, this DIY version, created by Dr. Eric Brennan — a scientist at the United States Department of Agriculture (Agricultural Research Service), ORGANIC research program in Salinas, California — doesn't appear to have the angled blade of a scuffle hoe, which adjusts slightly to maintain it's ideal cutting angle.
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From sustainable farming and organic research to cultural arts and children's educational programs — we believe in supporting folks who are doing good work for their community and the world.
In addition, USDA helps organic stakeholders access programs that support conservation, provide access to loans and grants, fund organic research and education, and mitigate threats from pests and diseases.
The program is focused on building knowledge and skills in organic dairy production through hands - on learning and applied research.
Today, federal, state and local governments, land - grant universities and other organizations nationwide are pursuing organic agriculture research and education programs.
Six months later, Chuck was notified about the institute's newly funded Veteran Farming Training Program and was elated at the potential opportunity to train at a premier organic research and education farm.
Michael Sligh Organization Representative: Rural Advancement Foundation International (RAFI - USA) Michael Sligh has worked for over 30 years as a Program Director for RAFI - USA where he manages policy, research and education for the promotion of organic, agro-biodiversity, organic seed development, and a wide - range of food justice, fair trade and other value - added food labeling, policy and marketing issues.
Presenters at the public summit included Nate Lewis, Farm Policy Director for the Organic Trade Association, speaking on how to build organic farmer coalitions and encourage farmers to transition to organic; Dr. Jessica Shade, Director of Science Programs for The Organic Center, presenting the latest research on the benefits of organic; and Monique Marez, who gave an update and analysis of global organic trade and imports.
Next fall I will get my own lab and begin recruiting students for a research program in synthetic organic chemistry.
At HMC, Minehan plans to initiate a research program in synthetic organic chemistry, including explorations of «green» synthetic techniques.
Earths in Other Solar Systems is a NASA - funded five year - duration astrobiology research program aiming to understand how and where habitable, earth - like planets with biocritical ingredients (volatiles and organics) form.
Run as a non-profit, the company reinvests annual profits to support research, educational programs and other projects in the realm of organic and biodynamic farming.
The program taking place at the National Research Council (CNR) in Florence is being conducted in collaboration with fashion design firms to create a range of jackets, skirts, trousers and made - to - measure suits from locally - grown and organic fibers.
Today, federal, state and local governments, land - grant universities and other organizations nationwide are pursuing organic agriculture research and education programs.
Six months later, Chuck was notified about the institute's newly funded Veteran Farming Training Program and was elated at the potential opportunity to train at a premier organic research and education farm.
New conservation laws were added in the 1985 farm bill, organic agriculture in the 1990 farm bill, research programs in the 1996 farm bill, bioenergy in the 2002 farm bill, and horticulture and local food systems in the 2008 farm bill.
Lax regulation of CAFOs allows them to take cost - reducing shortcuts that give them a competitive advantage, while federal research and support programs are not structured to help organic dairy farms.