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August 2016

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Native agricultural college scholarships

10 scholarships of $1,000 each for Native American college students to encourage more Native American college students to enter the agricultural sector in Native communities.
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Mahindra now an AAW Legacy Partner

"American Agri-Women (AAW) announces that Mahindra North America is now a Legacy Partner, supporting the organization in a variety of initiatives including the 'Mahindra Pride Daughters of Agriculture' scholarships and member appreciation programs."
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Balancing ag labor with border security

"For farmers and ranchers, immigration reform must balance agriculture’s need for a dependable supply of agricultural labor with enhanced security at our nation’s border."
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First Nations support nutrition education

"With the generous support of the Walmart Foundation, First Nations plans to award up to 30 grants totaling $10,000 each to FDPIR programs that expand access to nutrition education programs in Native communities and measure the effectiveness of education interventions."
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Agricultural consultants conference

"The annual conference of the American Society of Agricultural Consultants (ASAC) will focus on sharpening skills to take you and your clients to 'Achieving Greater Profitability.'"
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First Nations accepting grant proposals

"...First Nations plans to distribute up to 20 grant awards averaging $20,000 each to Native communities looking to conduct food assessments and gain a better knowledge and understanding about the historical, current and future state of their local food systems."
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Military highlights importance of ag

“A strong military and sound agricultural policies are the pillars of our national security."
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Ottawa considers reopening prison farms

"Pat Kincaid credits the dairy cows on a now-shuttered prison farm in Ontario with teaching him the skills he needed to break a life-long cycle of crime and incarceration."
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$26M for affordable farmworker housing

"The funding will support 439 rental units in California, Florida, Kansas and Texas."
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More for less in pastures

"The five-species mixture produced, on average over the nine years, 31% more forage than the two-species mixture."
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Green Heron Tools bulk order discount program

Save 20% on order of six or more HERShovels or HERSpadingforks
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