USDA Invests $2.6 Million In PNW Businesses For Clean Energy
$2,609,135 was invested across businesses in Washington, Idaho, and Oregon as part of the Rural Energy for America Program.
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A Tree on Every Block: Growing the Urban Forest
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service is awarding more than $1 billion in competitive grants to plant and maintain trees, combat extreme heat and climate change, and improve access to nature in cities, towns, and suburbs where more than 84% of Americans live, work, and play.
Farm Groups Welcome Indo-Pacific Economic Framework
Earlier this week, the Biden Administration announced the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework. The White House says the plan is a 21st century economic arrangement designed to tackle 21st-century economic challenges. Those challenges include the digital economy, ensuring secure and resilient supply chains, and major investments in clean energy
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USDA Investing $633 Million for Rural Climate-Smart Infrastructure
The USDA is investing $633 million to reduce the impacts of climate change on rural communities.
“Rural America is on the front lines of climate change, and our communities deserve investments that will strengthen all of our resilience,” said Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack. “This inve
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Vilsack Focuses On Climate Change, Civil Rights Before House Subcommittee
Climate change, rural broadband and civil rights were among key topics as Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack testified before the House Appropriations Ag subcommittee earlier this week. While making sure upload and download speeds are increased in a way that makes sense with today’s broadband needs, Vilsack added climate change is also a priority at USDA.
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Organic Valley Launches National Clean Energy Fund for Its Farmers
Organic Valley is partnering with Clean Energy Credit Union to launch the Powering the Good Loan Fund. The fund seeks to provide the best loan terms for farmers seeking to reduce their reliance on fossil fuels with renewable energy and efficiencies
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USDA Announces $3.1 Billion Investment in Rural Electric Infrastructure
On Thursday, Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue announced a $3.1 billion rural electric infrastructure investment in 25 states. The Department is investing in 53 projects through the Electric Loan Program, benefitting 1.4 million Americans and businesses across the country
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House Passes a Clean Energy Bill
The House of Representatives passed a broad bill that intends to help the U.S. boost energy efficiency and renewable energy sources in an effort to combat climate change. According to The Hill the chamber passed the 900-page Clean Energy and Jobs Innovation Act by a 220-185 vote late last week
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AFBF Supports ANWR Drilling
Earlier this week, the Trump Administration gave the formal go ahead to open the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil and gas drilling, a move backed by American Farme Bureau Federation. The move, authorized by a 2017 budget bill, caps a forty-year GOP effort opposed by environmentalists and some Alaska Natives, and will likely to go to court
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Four Washington Dairies Receive Funds To Improve Anaerobic Digesters
Four dairies across the Evergreen State will share $970,000 to improve anaerobic digester efforts. On Tuesday, the Washington state Department of Commerce announced the grants from the Clean Energy Fund under the Dairy Digester Enhancement Program. Four proposed
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