Sentences with phrase «as agriculture provides»

Seeing space - age technology applied to down - to - earth uses such as agriculture provides a great insight into the future of science and technology development.

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«Since there is no liquidity and very little transparency in their markets, correctly formulated investments will provide extraordinary returns as Africa redefines itself in oil and gas, agriculture and minerals,» Barrack added.

Secondly, we feel a responsibility to provide our customers with food and products that are as far removed from the effects of industrialized agriculture as possible.

The focus is on providing clean water for agriculture, food and energy production as well as for children's healthy development and survival.

This website is made possible through funding for the U.S. organic sector provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Foreign Agricultural Service, as administered by the Organic Trade Association through its Organic Export Program.

In doing so, the Federal Government always pursued the goal of reaching a compromise proposal that builds on tried and tested foundations, whilst also providing answers to the specific new challenges of the globally booming organic sector since it regards the safeguarding of a clear, appropriate and reliable EU legal framework as a key instrument in efforts to promote organic agriculture.

We were delighted last year when the Philippine Farmers» Advisory Board, a group composed of national and regional farmers» organizations that provides input on agriculture matters to government agencies, issued a statement of support for our Golden Rice research as well, after our dialogue with their leadership.

As a member of the ATAC for Trade in Processed Foods and ITAC 16, Jack provided recommendations to the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, U.S. Secretary of Commerce and U.S. Trade Representative on U.S. trade policy matters important to frozen food makers and distributors.

The Scholar Days were really engaging and provided heaps of information on how to get into international agriculture research as well as more general career advice.

All stakeholders can comment on the Rainforest Alliance Standard for sustainable agriculture at any time, as well as provide feedback on draft versions of updated criteria during public consultation periods.

As Director of Agriculture, Michelle provides strategic direction for the work in Sustainable Agriculture to deliver the Rainforest Alliance mission.

Our extensive experience in this market allows us to provide you with superior high - performance solutions in market sectors such as building materials, agriculture, logistics and chemicals & minerals.

As a contributor to such factors, the dominant industrial practices of agriculture are increasingly recognised as inhibiting Earth's capacity to continue providing ecosystem serviceAs a contributor to such factors, the dominant industrial practices of agriculture are increasingly recognised as inhibiting Earth's capacity to continue providing ecosystem serviceas inhibiting Earth's capacity to continue providing ecosystem services.

As owners of restaurants including The Perennial, they set up The Perennial Farming Initiative to provide funding for programs in «progressive agriculture» and to encourage changes in the industry, from farm to fork.

Since 2003, the role of the IPC has been to provide the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) with expert advice, general input as well as demands relating to the FAO mandate on the right to food.

As international awareness about the environmental costs of producing and eating meat increases — The United Nations» Food and Agriculture Organization estimates the meat industry generates nearly one - fifth of the man - made greenhouse gas emissions that are accelerating climate change worldwide — the work of RiceBran Technologies is supporting environmental sustainability and combating waste while globally providing a nutritious source of protein, carbohydrates, healthy oil and dietary fiber as food ingredientAs international awareness about the environmental costs of producing and eating meat increases — The United Nations» Food and Agriculture Organization estimates the meat industry generates nearly one - fifth of the man - made greenhouse gas emissions that are accelerating climate change worldwide — the work of RiceBran Technologies is supporting environmental sustainability and combating waste while globally providing a nutritious source of protein, carbohydrates, healthy oil and dietary fiber as food ingredientas food ingredients.

In Washington State, as a statewide effort to provide guidance to encourage schools to offer salad bars that feature produce from school gardens and local farms, Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) published «SAFE Salad Bars in Schools - A Guide to School Food Service» to minimize the risk of foodborn illnesses.

As the political wrangling over weakening school nutrition standards continues in Congress, here's some nice school food news to share: Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced yesterday that the USDA will be providing school districts with over... [Continue reading]

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Sonny Perdue released a proclamation May 1 that praised the nation's schools for serving nutritious meals and committed to «provide significant technical assistance to schools as they continue to develop menus that are healthy and appealing to students,» but the statement also announced plans to undermine key standards that support... Read More

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Sonny Perdue released a proclamation May 1 that praised the nation's schools for serving nutritious meals and committed to «provide significant technical assistance to schools as they continue to develop menus that are healthy and appealing to students,» but the statement also announced plans to undermine key standards that support child nutrition.

Alexander Hamilton, only after the Constitution had been ratified, argued for a broad interpretation which viewed spending as an enumerated power Congress could exercise independently to benefit the general welfare, such as to assist national needs in agriculture or education, provided that the spending is general in nature and does not favor any specific section of the country over any other.

Mr. Ayariga called on the youth to develop interest in Agriculture and see it as a business because of the opportunities being provided for everybody in the value chain.

Supporters of organic farming acknowledge that production methods are currently more expensive, but point to the subsidies paid to conventional agriculture and funding provided for research in contrast to organic farming as making the comparison unfair.

Among the biggest bureaucratic challenges faced by the UK Space Agency is its management of applications for new satellites, which are viewed as critical because of their ability to provide data on the environment, climate, weather, security agriculture, coastal management and disaster mitigation.

Upper East Regional Director of Food and Agriculture Francis Ennor, said the exercise will provide data on community facilities such as roads, hospitals and schools, among other things for proper policy interventions to propel the development of farmers in the rural areas.

To address the critical shortfall of skilled young and beginning farmers and ranchers, the Young Farmer Success Act would provide incentives to those perusing careers in agriculture by adding farmers to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, which currently includes professions such as government service, teaching and nursing.

Stay Fit Dining meals provide a minimum 1/3 of the vitamins, minerals, protein, and other key nutrients as defined by the Department of Agriculture's Recommended Daily Requirements (RDA) for people over age 60.

The study recommends government agencies focus efforts on enacting policies and programs to better protect rural households during a drought, such as supporting sustainable agriculture projects in the region, increasing transportation options to access city centers and providing access to insurance and credit schemes.

So you've already begun to set up a kind of haves and have - nots, an imbalance where the poorest people in the world who vitally depend on agriculture as a development tool, in addition to providing food security, are now being even further disadvantaged.

Then there are the bees: Regardless of whether honeybees become extinct as a species as a result of colony collapse disorder, climate change and other threats, the local extinction of various honeybee populations and the pollination they provide could spell disaster for human agriculture.

This has dire consequences for agriculture worldwide as people raise beef on fragile tropical soils and despise the «bush meat» or cane rats that provided free protein in their diet.

The speech and statement both rattled off achievements in agriculture, information technology, materials, energy, population and health, resources, and the environment as evidence that the ministry's basic science program, according to the statement, «has solved a host of major sci - tech problems and provided important sci - tech support for economic and social development.»

Scientists from the UA and the U.S. Department of Agriculture worked closely with cotton growers in Arizona to develop and implement resistance management strategies such as providing «refuges» of standard cotton plants that do not produce Bt proteins and releasing sterile pink bollworm moths.

To meet this need, Diouf proposed setting up a network of 400 to 500 food and agriculture experts to provide «science - based analysis» using the U.N Intergovernmental Panel of Climate Change as a model.

At the time of this writing, the subcommittee has not released the full Agriculture bill report, which will provide additional funding details for the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) as well as USDA formula fund programs for colleges and universities.

«This is an important paper that highlights the cocktail of pesticides (insecticides and fungicides etc) used in agriculture, as well as providing further context regarding the levels consumed by two key pollinator species — honey bees and bumble bees.

The above agencies / departments operate in over thirty Developing Countries, providing aid for a range of activities in areas as diverse as health, education, agriculture, the environment, good governance, and human rights.

A study published last year in the Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry found that insects can provide as much magnesium, iron, and other nutrients as steak.

The Food and Agriculture Organization recommends glycemic carbohydrate, which it defines as providing carbohydrate for metabolism.

Designed for grades 9 through 12, the standards - aligned lesson plans and educator guides provide educators with planning materials to engage students with a first - hand glimpse into modern agriculture using lessons and activities that bring to life critical issues such as sustainability, the new science behind farming, and entrepreneurship.

These innovative funds provide exposure to alternative investments such as gold, metal, agriculture and commodities.

Craig serves as the agency's chief marketing and brand strategist and has provided strategic direction for numerous consumer - focused brands, including: Bob's Red Mill Natural Foods, Kettle Chips, Mortgage Market, Point West Credit Union, Foundation Home Mortgage, Castor & Pollux Pet Works, LoanStar Home Lending, Oregon Department of Agriculture, Market of Choice, Smucker Natural Foods, Franz Bread, and New Seasons Markets.

In an effort to fill underpopulated areas of the U.S., the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Development office provides mortgages with down payments as low as 0 %.

Ag PACE provides interest buydown on loans to farmers who invest in nontraditional agriculture activities that supplement farm income such as purchase of equipment and facilities, equity shares of an ag - processing business, irrigation equipment, capital improvements to a livestock feedlot, dairy operation or subsurface field tiling projects.

As a start, review the information provided by the United States Department of Agriculture.

Whether you have one pet goat, multiple horses or a production dairy farm, Tufts Veterinary Field Service strives to provide excellence in veterinary care for its clients, as well as superior education to students, support for agriculture in the community and professional growth for its faculty and staff.

Provides leadership to staff and acts as primary liaison to industry groups, as well as the Texas Agriculture Commissioner, the Texas Legislature, and other state, federal, and international government agencies.

The Assistant Professor of Veterinary Science (Non - tenure Track), serve as an advisor, and teach in the College of Agriculture, Food Science, and Sustainable Systems (CAFSSS) Veterinary Technology degree programs and will provide assistance in Extension programs related to small ruminant health issues.

NC State is unique among veterinary colleges with an on - site Teaching Animal Unit that operates as a working farm and provides all DVM students hands - on instruction with large animals and exposes all students to basic agriculture principles and farm technology.

In addition to the above, as of February 2, 2017, the self - instructional coursework definition will include free spaying and neutering and other veterinary services provided by a veterinarian in conjunction with a municipality, duly incorporated not - for - profit society for the prevention of cruelty to animals, duly incorporated humane society, or duly incorporated animal protection association or persons who would otherwise be eligible under section 117 - a (3)(a) of the Agriculture and Markets Law, provided that such services be administered at practices, facilities and properties that are appropriately equipped and staffed to provide such services.