The final report from the Nevada Governor's Conference on Agriculture held November 13, 2014 at the Atlantis Casino Resort Spa in Reno, Nevada. This report summarizes the conference workshops and panels, contains the Nevada Centennial Awards awardee information, and summarizes audience feedback about the conference.
“A leader takes people where they want to go. A great leader takes people where they don’t necessarily want to go, but ought to be.” — First Lady Rosalynn Carter
“Do what you feel in your heart to be right–for you’ll be criticized anyway.” — First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt
“It is better to lead from behind and to put others in front, especially when you celebrate victory when nice things occur. You take the front line when there is danger. Then people will appreciate your leadership.” — Nelson Mandela
. Using Appreciate Inquiry, participants were asked to describe what is functional about the current food system and to create a vision for a food system in Skagit County that would provide easy access to healthy foods. Audio recordings and detailed notes were analyzed and coded into emergent themes. Mind maps were used to visually represent themes in three main areas: what is working currently, barriers to healthy food access, and participant visions for the future. Listening session results were presented to local stakeholders to inform a planning process for a comprehensive response to improving healthy food access in Skagit County.
“A leader takes people where they want to go. A great leader takes people where they don’t necessarily want to go, but ought to be.” — First Lady Rosalynn Carter
“Do what you feel in your heart to be right–for you’ll be criticized anyway.” — First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt
“It is better to lead from behind and to put others in front, especially when you celebrate victory when nice things occur. You take the front line when there is danger. Then people will appreciate your leadership.” — Nelson Mandela
. Using Appreciate Inquiry, participants were asked to describe what is functional about the current food system and to create a vision for a food system in Skagit County that would provide easy access to healthy foods. Audio recordings and detailed notes were analyzed and coded into emergent themes. Mind maps were used to visually represent themes in three main areas: what is working currently, barriers to healthy food access, and participant visions for the future. Listening session results were presented to local stakeholders to inform a planning process for a comprehensive response to improving healthy food access in Skagit County.
GFAR webinar: "Farmers’ Rights: Complementarity between Researchers and Farmers"GCARD Conferences
This presentation was used in the GFAR webinar on "Farmers’ Rights: How Complementarity between Researchers and Farmers Impact the Conservation of Genetic Diversity, Food Security and Livelihoods of the Poor”
The announcement blogpost was published here: https://blog.gfar.net/2017/08/31/gfar-webinar-communications-success-stories/
You can find the full recording of this webinar here: https://youtu.be/N16hHmL8xNM
Grab and go trends how to enhance your offer 2017Rachael Sawtell
Grab and go is a fast paced, ever changing and growing sector. From the disturbance of delivery through technology to changing consumer eating habits. This presentation reveals some of the key trends to watch for 2017.
Determinants of Farmers’ Adoption of Agricultural Development Programme Exten...BRNSS Publication Hub
The study analyzed the determinants of farmers’ adoption of Agricultural Development Programme (ADP)
extension technology packages in Ivo L.G.A of Ebonyi State. Multistage sampling procedure was employed
to select 80 farmers and eight extension agents who formed the respondents for the study. Data were
collected through the aid of questionnaire and interview schedule whereas the analysis was done using
descriptive and inferential statistics suiting each specific objective. The result showed that most of the
farmers (82.50%) and extension agents (75%) were males, respectively. Evidence showed that the mean age
of the farmers was 37 years while the mean age of the extension agents was 44 years. It was obvious that
67.50% and 75% of the farmers and extension agents were, respectively, married. The mean annual income
of the farmers and extension agents was ₦98,070 and ₦504,200, respectively. The result showed further
that about 81.9% change in the dependent variable (adoption of extension technology packages) was caused
by variations of socio-economic characteristics included in the regression model. The following were the
research recommendations; educational facilities should be made available for rural farmers to enhance
easy adoption of ADP extension technology packages to enhance production; government and NGOs should
endeavor to subsidize the cost of ADP extension technology packages to enhance easy adoption by rural
farmers; and credit institutions are advised to give farmers loans to enhance their accessibility of ADP
extension technology packages in the area
Study done in 2007 by CIAT (International Center for Tropical Agriculture) on coffee farmer welfare in Nicaragua, Mexico and Guatemala. Study reveals widespread food insecurity throughout these regions during "los meses flacos" or "the thin months".
The study examines the influence of contact farmers on the adoption of improved cassava
varieties in Epe, Lagos state. Data for the study were generated from a field survey of cassava farmers selected
by random sampling technique among contact and non-contact farmers in Epe, Lagos state. Descriptive
statistics,Fourt and Woodlock Model, Mansfeild Model and Bass Diffusion Model were employed for the
analyses. The descriptive statistics was used to analyse social economics of the selected farmers, while Fourt
and Woodlock Model, Mansfeild Model and Bass Diffusion Model were required in analysing the diffusion
process and prediction of adopters of improved cassava varieties.The results show that 2.4% are below 30 years
of age 36.3% fall within the age bracket of 30 – 40years, 40.0% falls within 41-50years and 21.3% were above
50 year. In all, about 78% of the farmers are below the age of 50 years, which is regarded as young or youthful
age, dynamic enough to adopt improved crop varieties. The coefficient of imitation q is 0.795. This is a positive
value, and implies that the diffusion process is high. The coefficient of innovation influence p is estimated as
0.005. This also is positive, meaning that the use of external influences on potential adopters has very little
effect on the adoption decision. The decision to adopt was mainly through the word of mouth recommendation.
It was shown that, the diffusion process could be predicted by applying the Bass model, Fourt and Woodlock
model and the Mansfield model.
Roles of Cooperative Societies in Aquaculture Development: A Case Study of So...BRNSS Publication Hub
The roles of farmer’s cooperative societies in aquaculture development in two local government areas:
Obio-Akpor and Port Harcourt Local Government of Rivers State were investigated, using randomly
distributed questionnaires. The results indicated that most (70.0%) of the respondents were females,
within the age bracket of 26–50 years (72.4%), and they are married (70.0%), with household size
of 5–10 (68.75%). The results further revealed that majority of the respondents (97.5%) had formal
education, with 1–10 years of experience as a cooperative member (75.3%). Culture of fish (40.0%) and
marketing (25.0%) of fish were the major activities carried out by the cooperative societies. Analysis
of the benefits derived from the society by the members indicated that the highest (42.5%) and lowest
(3.3%) were in obtaining credit facilities and gaining access to land, respectively. The roles of cooperative
societies in the development of aquaculture include accessibility to government intervention policies in
aquaculture (33.75%), provision of subsidized input (6.25%), increased returns (25.00%), and improved
culture techniques (6.25%). However, insufficient capital accumulation (43.75%) and communal crisis
and mismanagement (30.0%) are the major constraints faced by the cooperative societies in discharge
of their duties. In conclusion, continued existence and operation of cooperative societies have to be
encouraged. Hence, more farmers should be encouraged to join, and the government should increase
the supply of credit facilities to these societies for the sustainable development of aquaculture in these
communities.
2012 Annual Report: Rural Advancement Foundation International-USARAFI-USA
Annual report for fiscal year 2012 for Rural Advancement Foundation International-USA.
For more information contact:
RAFI-USA
PO Box 640
Pittsboro, NC 27312
www.rafiusa.org
The presentation that we are giving in Boston at the International Boston Seafood Show on 3/11/12 - Jeanne von Zastrow, FMI; Tracy Taylor, Ahold; Nadine Bartholomew; Good Foodie; Mike Loftus, Raley's
Fish Talk: COVID-19 Impacts on Fish and Aquatic Food SystemsWorldFish
Slides from the WorldFish webinar of the COVID-19 impacts on fish and aquatic food systems. This webinar was hosted by Michael Phillips, Ben Belton, Cynthia McDougall, Michael J. Akester, Joesph Nagoli, Delvene Boso, Arun Padiyar and Shakuntala H. Thilsted.
The Eastern Ontario Local Food Conference (EOLFC 2013) provided a great opportunity to share information, learn about success stories and gather information on innovative local food businesses, projects and best practices. The conference was organized by KEDCO (Kingston Economic Development Corporation) and the Ministry of Agriculture and Food and the Ministry of Rural Affairs. The theme of the conference was Innovation Driving Local Food and it was held December 3, 2013 at the Ambassador Hotel in Kingston, Ontario, Canada. Jim Slama of Familyfarmed.org keynote presentation on Good Food = Good Business.
GFAR webinar: "Farmers’ Rights: Complementarity between Researchers and Farmers"GCARD Conferences
This presentation was used in the GFAR webinar on "Farmers’ Rights: How Complementarity between Researchers and Farmers Impact the Conservation of Genetic Diversity, Food Security and Livelihoods of the Poor”
The announcement blogpost was published here: https://blog.gfar.net/2017/08/31/gfar-webinar-communications-success-stories/
You can find the full recording of this webinar here: https://youtu.be/N16hHmL8xNM
Grab and go trends how to enhance your offer 2017Rachael Sawtell
Grab and go is a fast paced, ever changing and growing sector. From the disturbance of delivery through technology to changing consumer eating habits. This presentation reveals some of the key trends to watch for 2017.
Determinants of Farmers’ Adoption of Agricultural Development Programme Exten...BRNSS Publication Hub
The study analyzed the determinants of farmers’ adoption of Agricultural Development Programme (ADP)
extension technology packages in Ivo L.G.A of Ebonyi State. Multistage sampling procedure was employed
to select 80 farmers and eight extension agents who formed the respondents for the study. Data were
collected through the aid of questionnaire and interview schedule whereas the analysis was done using
descriptive and inferential statistics suiting each specific objective. The result showed that most of the
farmers (82.50%) and extension agents (75%) were males, respectively. Evidence showed that the mean age
of the farmers was 37 years while the mean age of the extension agents was 44 years. It was obvious that
67.50% and 75% of the farmers and extension agents were, respectively, married. The mean annual income
of the farmers and extension agents was ₦98,070 and ₦504,200, respectively. The result showed further
that about 81.9% change in the dependent variable (adoption of extension technology packages) was caused
by variations of socio-economic characteristics included in the regression model. The following were the
research recommendations; educational facilities should be made available for rural farmers to enhance
easy adoption of ADP extension technology packages to enhance production; government and NGOs should
endeavor to subsidize the cost of ADP extension technology packages to enhance easy adoption by rural
farmers; and credit institutions are advised to give farmers loans to enhance their accessibility of ADP
extension technology packages in the area
Study done in 2007 by CIAT (International Center for Tropical Agriculture) on coffee farmer welfare in Nicaragua, Mexico and Guatemala. Study reveals widespread food insecurity throughout these regions during "los meses flacos" or "the thin months".
The study examines the influence of contact farmers on the adoption of improved cassava
varieties in Epe, Lagos state. Data for the study were generated from a field survey of cassava farmers selected
by random sampling technique among contact and non-contact farmers in Epe, Lagos state. Descriptive
statistics,Fourt and Woodlock Model, Mansfeild Model and Bass Diffusion Model were employed for the
analyses. The descriptive statistics was used to analyse social economics of the selected farmers, while Fourt
and Woodlock Model, Mansfeild Model and Bass Diffusion Model were required in analysing the diffusion
process and prediction of adopters of improved cassava varieties.The results show that 2.4% are below 30 years
of age 36.3% fall within the age bracket of 30 – 40years, 40.0% falls within 41-50years and 21.3% were above
50 year. In all, about 78% of the farmers are below the age of 50 years, which is regarded as young or youthful
age, dynamic enough to adopt improved crop varieties. The coefficient of imitation q is 0.795. This is a positive
value, and implies that the diffusion process is high. The coefficient of innovation influence p is estimated as
0.005. This also is positive, meaning that the use of external influences on potential adopters has very little
effect on the adoption decision. The decision to adopt was mainly through the word of mouth recommendation.
It was shown that, the diffusion process could be predicted by applying the Bass model, Fourt and Woodlock
model and the Mansfield model.
Roles of Cooperative Societies in Aquaculture Development: A Case Study of So...BRNSS Publication Hub
The roles of farmer’s cooperative societies in aquaculture development in two local government areas:
Obio-Akpor and Port Harcourt Local Government of Rivers State were investigated, using randomly
distributed questionnaires. The results indicated that most (70.0%) of the respondents were females,
within the age bracket of 26–50 years (72.4%), and they are married (70.0%), with household size
of 5–10 (68.75%). The results further revealed that majority of the respondents (97.5%) had formal
education, with 1–10 years of experience as a cooperative member (75.3%). Culture of fish (40.0%) and
marketing (25.0%) of fish were the major activities carried out by the cooperative societies. Analysis
of the benefits derived from the society by the members indicated that the highest (42.5%) and lowest
(3.3%) were in obtaining credit facilities and gaining access to land, respectively. The roles of cooperative
societies in the development of aquaculture include accessibility to government intervention policies in
aquaculture (33.75%), provision of subsidized input (6.25%), increased returns (25.00%), and improved
culture techniques (6.25%). However, insufficient capital accumulation (43.75%) and communal crisis
and mismanagement (30.0%) are the major constraints faced by the cooperative societies in discharge
of their duties. In conclusion, continued existence and operation of cooperative societies have to be
encouraged. Hence, more farmers should be encouraged to join, and the government should increase
the supply of credit facilities to these societies for the sustainable development of aquaculture in these
communities.
2012 Annual Report: Rural Advancement Foundation International-USARAFI-USA
Annual report for fiscal year 2012 for Rural Advancement Foundation International-USA.
For more information contact:
RAFI-USA
PO Box 640
Pittsboro, NC 27312
www.rafiusa.org
The presentation that we are giving in Boston at the International Boston Seafood Show on 3/11/12 - Jeanne von Zastrow, FMI; Tracy Taylor, Ahold; Nadine Bartholomew; Good Foodie; Mike Loftus, Raley's
Fish Talk: COVID-19 Impacts on Fish and Aquatic Food SystemsWorldFish
Slides from the WorldFish webinar of the COVID-19 impacts on fish and aquatic food systems. This webinar was hosted by Michael Phillips, Ben Belton, Cynthia McDougall, Michael J. Akester, Joesph Nagoli, Delvene Boso, Arun Padiyar and Shakuntala H. Thilsted.
The Eastern Ontario Local Food Conference (EOLFC 2013) provided a great opportunity to share information, learn about success stories and gather information on innovative local food businesses, projects and best practices. The conference was organized by KEDCO (Kingston Economic Development Corporation) and the Ministry of Agriculture and Food and the Ministry of Rural Affairs. The theme of the conference was Innovation Driving Local Food and it was held December 3, 2013 at the Ambassador Hotel in Kingston, Ontario, Canada. Jim Slama of Familyfarmed.org keynote presentation on Good Food = Good Business.
What do we have to lose? Generating crop diversity and threat monitoring info...Bioversity International
Ehsan Dulloo, Bioversity International Conservation and Availability Programme Leader, presented at the international conference Enhanced genepool utilization - Capturing wild relative and landrace diversity for crop improvement, in Cambridge, UK, 16-20 June 2014.
It is said that “you can't manage what you don't measure”. The unprecedented global loss of agricultural species, varieties and associated traditional knowledge is of increasing concern, threatening the provisioning, regulatory, supporting and cultural ecosystem services of importance to the livelihoods of the poor as well as the welfare of broader society. Such services include such public goods as maintaining agroecosystem resilience and future option values.
Unfortunately, although many crop genetic resources (CGR) are widely recognized as being threatened, there is only limited information available regarding actual status. Only isolated efforts at monitoring have been undertaken. Conventional monitoring efforts, where they exist at all, have been subject to limitations due to ad hoc approaches that lack rigorous survey and sampling approaches, do not adequately account for search effort costs or systematically involve the participation of local-level actors, and are usually based on collections instead of direct observations in the field. Furthermore, the links between specific CGR conservation levels/configurations and the provision of specific ecosystem services are poorly understood.
There is thus an urgent need for the development of a systematic approach to the monitoring of CGR. This presentation draws on the outcome of a recent Bioversity International/CIP international expert workshop aimed at the development of such an approach. The proposed multi-scale approach builds on a wide range of existing monitoring experiences and a review of the literature related to agricultural biodiversity-relevant ecosystem services. A number of proposed indicators that could be used to assess CGR threat levels, be used for monitoring purposes and/or assist in evaluating ecosystem service public/private good trade-offs arising from agricultural intensification are presented, with a view to supporting the potential for prioritizing, designing and implementing on-farm/in situ conservation measures that actively involve farmers, support livelihoods, complement existing ex situ conservation efforts and facilitate access and benefit sharing.
Find out more about Bioversity International work on conserving crop diversity on the farm and in the wild http://www.bioversityinternational.org/research-portfolio/conservation-of-crop-diversity/
Pesticides, Cancer Prevention & Business SolutionsKathleen Hutton
In recognition of National Cancer Prevention Month, join ASBC and the Childhood Cancer Prevention Initiative for a special webinar on the importance of protecting our environment and communities from toxic pesticides and lifting up the solutions already within our reach.
Toxic chemicals in the environment and the places where children live, learn and play are also important risk factors for cancer. Toxic pesticides have a significant impact and have been clearly linked as a carcinogen. Communities of color and low-income communities are at high risk of being exposed to toxic chemicals. Moving away from toxic substances toward safer chemicals and products will drive innovation and job creation while also making workplaces and communities safer.
It is time to take action to protect our vulnerable communities from exposure to toxic chemicals and pesticides and move forward with solutions from regenerative agriculture to utilization of non-toxic plant-based products.
Speakers:
Kristin Schafer , Executive Director, Pesticide Action Network
Kari Warberg Block, Found & CEO, EarthKind
Adam Zipkin, Sen. Cory Booker’s office
Jeannie Economos, Farmworkers Association of Florida
Global Forum for Innovations in Agriculture post show_reportGareth Lott
The 2nd Global Forum for Innovations in Agriculture (GFIA), the world’s largest showcase of game-changing innovations in sustainable agriculture, is to be held in Abu Dhabi from March 9-11th 2015, under the theme ‘Driving Innovation for an Agricultural Revolution.’
The world will have to feed 9 billion people by 2050. To do so will require a wave of innovations and new technologies that will drive the future of global agriculture. GFIA helps address this challenge.
This webinar is for school districts that have been asked to participate in our testing of the state level DC match project. More information will be shared about the specifics of the project, the goals of the project, and what will be asked of you. Any feedback, questions, or concerns about the project will also be addressed. Please come prepared with any questions you may have and we will answer them during the webinar.
Did you know that the CACFP meal pattern for children is changing as of October 1st 2017? If you have pre-kindergarten students on your NSLP K-12 campuses and plan on feeding them reimbursable meals, then this webinar is for you. We will briefly go over the meal pattern requirements for breakfast, lunch and after school snack per USDA changes for the upcoming 2017 18 school year. Professional Standard Learning codes=1100 Menu planning/1110 USDA Nutrition requirements.
This webinar is for all schools who received an eligibility letter to participate in the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable program (FFVP). We will go over what the FFVP is, how to operate, how to budget your grant allowance and how to apply to participate.
This webinar will go over the basics of the Healthier US School Challenge (HUSSC). As part of the Team Nutrition grant that NV was awarded, we will be helping to work with districts and schools over the next three years to get schools certified as a HUSSC school. The webinar will cover how to apply and the benefits of receiving this certification.
Please join us for the upcoming USDA Foods webinar to learn about the different ways sponsors can utilize entitlement and how FND will monitor entitlement throughout the school year!
This webinar will include a brief overview of federal procurement regulations and resources to help with implementation of proper procurement. We will also cover how to complete the procurement worksheet, which will be a required portion of the Procurement Review. In school year 16/17 Procurement Reviews will be conducted in tandem with Administrative Reviews.
This webinar will cover upcoming grant opportunities and share best practices for grant writing success. We will also provide an update on NDA grants such as the SB 503 grant and other federal training grants.
Professional Standards Codes: 3000, 3200, 3320
This webinar will include a brief overview of federal procurement regulations and resources to help with implementation of proper procurement. We will also cover how to complete the procurement worksheet, which will be a required portion of the Procurement Review. In school year 16/17 Procurement Reviews will be conducted in tandem with Administrative Reviews.
This session provides a comprehensive overview of the latest updates to the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (commonly known as the Uniform Guidance) outlined in the 2 CFR 200.
With a focus on the 2024 revisions issued by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), participants will gain insight into the key changes affecting federal grant recipients. The session will delve into critical regulatory updates, providing attendees with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate and comply with the evolving landscape of federal grant management.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the rationale behind the 2024 updates to the Uniform Guidance outlined in 2 CFR 200, and their implications for federal grant recipients.
- Identify the key changes and revisions introduced by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in the 2024 edition of 2 CFR 200.
- Gain proficiency in applying the updated regulations to ensure compliance with federal grant requirements and avoid potential audit findings.
- Develop strategies for effectively implementing the new guidelines within the grant management processes of their respective organizations, fostering efficiency and accountability in federal grant administration.
A process server is a authorized person for delivering legal documents, such as summons, complaints, subpoenas, and other court papers, to peoples involved in legal proceedings.
Up the Ratios Bylaws - a Comprehensive Process of Our Organizationuptheratios
Up the Ratios is a non-profit organization dedicated to bridging the gap in STEM education for underprivileged students by providing free, high-quality learning opportunities in robotics and other STEM fields. Our mission is to empower the next generation of innovators, thinkers, and problem-solvers by offering a range of educational programs that foster curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking.
At Up the Ratios, we believe that every student, regardless of their socio-economic background, should have access to the tools and knowledge needed to succeed in today's technology-driven world. To achieve this, we host a variety of free classes, workshops, summer camps, and live lectures tailored to students from underserved communities. Our programs are designed to be engaging and hands-on, allowing students to explore the exciting world of robotics and STEM through practical, real-world applications.
Our free classes cover fundamental concepts in robotics, coding, and engineering, providing students with a strong foundation in these critical areas. Through our interactive workshops, students can dive deeper into specific topics, working on projects that challenge them to apply what they've learned and think creatively. Our summer camps offer an immersive experience where students can collaborate on larger projects, develop their teamwork skills, and gain confidence in their abilities.
In addition to our local programs, Up the Ratios is committed to making a global impact. We take donations of new and gently used robotics parts, which we then distribute to students and educational institutions in other countries. These donations help ensure that young learners worldwide have the resources they need to explore and excel in STEM fields. By supporting education in this way, we aim to nurture a global community of future leaders and innovators.
Our live lectures feature guest speakers from various STEM disciplines, including engineers, scientists, and industry professionals who share their knowledge and experiences with our students. These lectures provide valuable insights into potential career paths and inspire students to pursue their passions in STEM.
Up the Ratios relies on the generosity of donors and volunteers to continue our work. Contributions of time, expertise, and financial support are crucial to sustaining our programs and expanding our reach. Whether you're an individual passionate about education, a professional in the STEM field, or a company looking to give back to the community, there are many ways to get involved and make a difference.
We are proud of the positive impact we've had on the lives of countless students, many of whom have gone on to pursue higher education and careers in STEM. By providing these young minds with the tools and opportunities they need to succeed, we are not only changing their futures but also contributing to the advancement of technology and innovation on a broader scale.
Canadian Immigration Tracker March 2024 - Key SlidesAndrew Griffith
Highlights
Permanent Residents decrease along with percentage of TR2PR decline to 52 percent of all Permanent Residents.
March asylum claim data not issued as of May 27 (unusually late). Irregular arrivals remain very small.
Study permit applications experiencing sharp decrease as a result of announced caps over 50 percent compared to February.
Citizenship numbers remain stable.
Slide 3 has the overall numbers and change.
What is the point of small housing associations.pptxPaul Smith
Given the small scale of housing associations and their relative high cost per home what is the point of them and how do we justify their continued existance
Understanding the Challenges of Street ChildrenSERUDS INDIA
By raising awareness, providing support, advocating for change, and offering assistance to children in need, individuals can play a crucial role in improving the lives of street children and helping them realize their full potential
Donate Us
https://serudsindia.org/how-individuals-can-support-street-children-in-india/
#donatefororphan, #donateforhomelesschildren, #childeducation, #ngochildeducation, #donateforeducation, #donationforchildeducation, #sponsorforpoorchild, #sponsororphanage #sponsororphanchild, #donation, #education, #charity, #educationforchild, #seruds, #kurnool, #joyhome
Presentation by Jared Jageler, David Adler, Noelia Duchovny, and Evan Herrnstadt, analysts in CBO’s Microeconomic Studies and Health Analysis Divisions, at the Association of Environmental and Resource Economists Summer Conference.
Jennifer Schaus and Associates hosts a complimentary webinar series on The FAR in 2024. Join the webinars on Wednesdays and Fridays at noon, eastern.
Recordings are on YouTube and the company website.
https://www.youtube.com/@jenniferschaus/videos
Russian anarchist and anti-war movement in the third year of full-scale warAntti Rautiainen
Anarchist group ANA Regensburg hosted my online-presentation on 16th of May 2024, in which I discussed tactics of anti-war activism in Russia, and reasons why the anti-war movement has not been able to make an impact to change the course of events yet. Cases of anarchists repressed for anti-war activities are presented, as well as strategies of support for political prisoners, and modest successes in supporting their struggles.
Thumbnail picture is by MediaZona, you may read their report on anti-war arson attacks in Russia here: https://en.zona.media/article/2022/10/13/burn-map
Links:
Autonomous Action
http://Avtonom.org
Anarchist Black Cross Moscow
http://Avtonom.org/abc
Solidarity Zone
https://t.me/solidarity_zone
Memorial
https://memopzk.org/, https://t.me/pzk_memorial
OVD-Info
https://en.ovdinfo.org/antiwar-ovd-info-guide
RosUznik
https://rosuznik.org/
Uznik Online
http://uznikonline.tilda.ws/
Russian Reader
https://therussianreader.com/
ABC Irkutsk
https://abc38.noblogs.org/
Send mail to prisoners from abroad:
http://Prisonmail.online
YouTube: https://youtu.be/c5nSOdU48O8
Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/libertarianlifecoach/episodes/Russian-anarchist-and-anti-war-movement-in-the-third-year-of-full-scale-war-e2k8ai4
2. 2
About the Department of Agriculture
The Nevada Department of Agriculture promotes sustainable agriculture and natural resources, which work to protect food, fiber,
human health and safety and the environment through effective service, regulatory action and agricultural literacy.
The Department was established in 1915 by Chapter 561 of the Nevada Revised Statutes. It includes the divisions of:
Administration, Animal Industry, Consumer Equitability, Food and Nutrition and Plant Industry.
NDA
3. 3
Introduction
It is my honor to present this report on the first Nevada Governor’s Conference
on Agriculture held November 13, 2014 at the Atlantis Casino Resort Spa
in Reno. This conference hosted more than 40 presenters with over 200
participants to discuss issues relevant to Nevada agriculture.
This report summarizes some of the workshops and panel discussions. A few of
the panel presentations may be viewed online at youtube.com/nevadaagriculture.
Participants overwhelmingly ranked the conference as positive. Here are a few
survey results:
• 87 percent of attendees completing the survey indicated they were
satisfied or strongly satisfied with the quality of the event.
• Many positive comments were received from attendees on the quality of
the panelists and presenters.
• The sessions receiving the highest satisfactory rating from attendees
completing the survey were Livestock Grazing for Ecosystem
Management, GMOs Pros & Cons, and Finance, Capital Grants and
Incentives for Agricultural Producers.
• Feedback from exhibitors was very positive. They were very impressed
with the organization of the conference as a whole, especially since this
was the first such conference. They all said that they were positive about
participating in future events. Most would like the option considered of
opening up the trade show event to the public at some point during the
day to provide even more value to exhibitors.
Future topics requested by attendees include: water and drought; assisting
future agriculturalists; GMOs; community outreach and engaging the public
as an industry; and more time to collaborate as an agriculture community to
address concerns and other challenges within the state.
We are extremely pleased with conference, the presenters, our many exhibitors,
sponsors, and attendees. News coverage of the event was substantial, with
news channels KTVN and KRNV coming to the event for interviews, KKOH
radio interviewing staff before the event, a pre-interview with KOLO Channel
8 and numerous articles appearing in the Nevada Ag. and Livestock Journal,
Progressive Rancher, ThisisReno.com and CarsonNow.com.
Please contact me if you have any questions about this inaugural event or would
like to discuss any of the topics and recommendations contained herein.
—Jim Barbee
Director, Nevada Department of Agriculture
CONTACT
405 S. 21st St.
Sparks, NV 89431-5557
Tel: 775-353-3600
Fax: 775-353-3661
agri.nv.gov
/NevadaDepartmentofAgriculture
/NevDeptofAgri
4. 4
¢GMOs: Pros & Cons
What were the key concerns expressed by panelists?
• The general public’s access to unbiased, scientifically based information
about genetically modified organisms.
• The use of GMOs is much larger than what we see in the U.S. This
technology has the potential to feed and nourish the hungry around the
world.
• GMO technology plays an important role in food security by making food
more accessible, nutritious and at a lower cost.
• USDA-certified organic food is GMO labeling, which means the industry
does not need additional labeling.
• Any labeling should be consistent across the U.S.
What were the key opportunities expressed by the panelists?
• The industry needs to work on providing unbiased, scientifically based
information.
• The industry needs to keep an open dialogue with the public on the subject.
What were the key concerns expressed by members of the audience?
A key concern in the audience was that the panel focused mainly on the pros
of GMOs and not the cons. One potential negative is the potential impacts on
pollinators.
What were the resolutions to the concerns, if any?
The panel touched on some of the cons but was unable to explore many of the
cons due to time.
Cons included:
• The industry must manage GMO technology correctly; Roundup® is used a
lot for weed control, and weeds could become resistant to it.
• Insects could become resistant to Bt.
• Best management practices are key.
Additional Resources:
• World Health Organization: www.who.int/foodsafety/areas_work/food-
technology/faq-genetically-modified-food/en/
• UC Biotech: ucbiotech.org
• Academics Review: academicsreview.org
Workshop Summaries
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PANELISTS
• Dr. Bill Payne, Dean, UNR
College of Agriculture,
Biotechnology and Natural
Resources (CABNR)
• Dr. David Shintani,
Associate Dean, Professor of
Biochemistry, UNR CABNR
• Rick Lattin, Owner, Lattin
Farms, Inc.
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Alfalfa hay is Nevada’s leading crop commodity and total value of production in
2012 was $218 million.
¢Panel: Public Lands Issues
What were the key concerns expressed by panelists?
• Sage grouse
• Protection of people, the economy and livelihoods
• Rangeland health – fire, drought, invasives and wild horses
• Protection of property rights and federal government policies and how they
affect rangelands
What were the key opportunities/solutions expressed by the panelists?
• The state sage grouse plan will work if we are allowed to let it.
• U.S. Forest Service: Bi-state sage grouse partnerships – maybe the bird
doesn’t need to be listed.
• Bi-state vegetation treatment projects were discussed as being successful.
• The Nevada Division of Forestry becoming a year-round wildland fire
fighting agency is considered beneficial.
• Bringing together agencies and landowners works well, to include resource
advisory councils, large-scale land treatments and action plans.
• NDOW: a lot of species that were NOT listed – partnerships kept them from
being listed.
• Elk population plans worked well.
• Overland habitat project – multiple partners made a great project for mule
deer, cows and sage grouse (livestock grazing improved sage grouse habitat).
• Data and monitoring are important.
• Become members of Nevada Cattlemen’s Association and the Nevada Farm
Bureau to stay informed.
What other issues were considered?
• Getting Conservation Districts plugged into issues and partnering more.
• Livestock trends are going down – the number of cattle and sheep are down
drastically from the 1900s and we’re seeing an increase in cheatgrass and
burned rangelands, instead of grazing. We need to see a reversal of that
trend.
“The state
sage grouse
plan will
work if we
are allowed
to let it.”
PANELISTS
• J.J. Goicochea, Nevada
Rancher, Eureka County
Commissioner
• Jim Lawrence, Nevada Dept.
of Conservation and Natural
Resources
• Ramona Hage Morrison,
Liberty and Property Rights
Foundation
• TonyWasley, Nevada Dept. of
Wildlife
• Amy Lueders, Bureau of Land
Management
• Bill Dunkelberger, U.S. Forest
Service
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¢Livestock Grazing for Ecosystem Management
What were the key concerns expressed by panelists?
• Ignorance of agriculture and how livestock grazing works
• Not telling enough success stories
• There are too many trees in Nevada, particularly on rangelands where they
historically did not exist, such as in sagebrush and sage grouse habitat.
• There is no incentive for federal employees to take risks – there’s plenty of
incentives for them not to take risks.
What were the key concerns expressed by members of the audience?
Youth want to learn from the older generation of agriculturalists, but youth also
want older generations to learn from youth.
What were the resolutions to the concerns, if any?
• We need to get the message to Washington, D.C.
• We need better agriculture education.
• Get more youth involved in agriculture.
• Tell better success stories, and more often.
• University of Nevada Cooperative Extension’s Range Management School is
a positive effort.
• UNCE’s noxious weed control projects are a success.
¢Energy Incentives for Agricultural Producers
What were the key concerns expressed by panelists?
None. Each had a number of opportunities presented to the audience that
included incentive programs, revolving loan programs and grants available
from USDA Rural Development, Nevada Governor’s Office of Energy and NV
Energy.
What were the key concerns expressed by members of the audience?
Virtual net metering for agriculture producers – the ability to generate
electricity in one place, from renewable sources, and have it credited from
another place.
What were the resolutions to the concerns, if any?
Virtual net metering is a gray area of policy that the legislature may address.
Resources
• USDA Rural Development: www.rurdev.usda.gov/NVHome.html
• Nevada Governor’s Office of Energy: energy.nv.gov
• NV Energy: www.nvenergy.com/renewablesenvironment/renewables/
¢Direct-to-Market Opportunities
The workshop covered interesting topics for agriculture producers when it
comes to different options of marketing their products. Guest presenters were
addressing some tools and possibilities that exist through the Distributors of
Regional and Organic Produce and Products (DROPP) program as well as
exporting opportunities to global markets around world. The DROPP program
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PANELISTS
• Dr. Barry Perryman, UNR
CABNR
• Dr.Tamzen Stringham, UNR
CABNR
• Brad Schultz, University of
Nevada Cooperative Extension
• RonTorell, Nevada Cattlemen’s
Association
PRESENTERS
• PaulThomsen, Nevada
Governor’s Office of Energy
• John Hargrove, NV Energy
• Sarah Adler, USDA Rural
Development
PRESENTERS
• Nicole Sallaberry, Great Basin
Food Co-op
• Jeff Sutich, Nevada Dept. of
Agriculture
• Tom Harris, UNR Dept. of
Economics
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is a tool that helps producers market and distribute their regional and organic
products and connect them with the existing market. Exporting opportunities
were presented through participation in the Western United States Agricultural
Trade Association (WUSATA) program, as well as funding opportunities that
are available to businesses if they decide to enter the global market.
Resources
• DROPP: dropp.coop
• WUSATA: wusata.org
¢Finance, Capital and Incentives
The workshop covered information related to existing financial resources,
grants and incentive programs that are available to agriculturists to expand and
support their business operations. Presenters covered Farm Loan Programs
available to family farmers available to establish, improve, expand, transition,
and strengthen farm or ranch operations, like Farm Operating Loans and
Microloans, Farm Ownership Loans, Emergency Farm Loans, etc., financial
assistance available through USDA Natural Resources Conservation Services
to eligible landowners and agricultural producers to help them manage natural
resources in a sustainable manner. Capital offered to agriculturists and small
businesses may be available through the Nevada Department of Business and
Industry.
¢Enriching the Connection Communities have to
Food and Agriculture
Key Concerns:
• Creating opportunities for students to explore/experiment in school and on
their own to learn about the importance of food and agriculture.
• Funding through grants and sponsorships for these types of projects.
• Succession planning on projects to ensure continued success.
Key Opportunities:
• Utilizing school-based businesses to train students for future careers.
• Farm-to-school program as a tool to educate youth on food and agriculture.
• Farm-to-institution programs as a method to fulfilling needs within the
community while supporting the agriculture industry within the state.
• School gardens as a tool to educate on healthy eating, collaboration and
communication.
• Encouraging schools to provide time for students to observe, discover,
experiment, nurture and learn about food and agriculture as part of their
educational journey. Examples might include school garden elective time or
a 20-minute agriculture literacy lesson during a specific period/class.
• Collaboration within communities between educational institutions,
nonprofits, government agencies, businesses and volunteers to create
synergy and to make a greater impact.
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PRESENTERS
• Bruce Breslow, Nev. Dept. of
Business and Industry
• Clint Koble, Farm Service
Agency
• Bruce Petersen, USDA Natural
ResourcesConservationService
PANELISTS
• Jeff Bryant, Urban Roots
• Emily Dieneman, SmithValley
FFA
• Wendy Madison, Healthy
Communities Coalition
• Andy Miller, SmithValley High
School
• Denise O’Toole, MoapaValley
High School
• Jennifer Ott, UNR High Desert
Farming Initiative
• Kellie Rogaczewski, Smith
Valley FFA
8. 8
¢Preparing the Next Generation of
Agriculturalists
Key Concerns:
• Lack of public knowledge about agriculture in general and specifically
Nevada food and fiber production and processing.
• Lack of agriculture training dollars being used through Nevada Works and
Workforce Connection.
• Lack of teachers with degrees in agricultural education to fill positions in
Nevada school districts.
• Lack of a defined agricultural education degree program through UNR.
Currently most students leave the state to attend other institutions and then
potentially take jobs in those states instead of returning to fill positions in
Nevada.
• Lack of funding for agricultural education in-service training for those
teachers coming in through Business & Industry licenses.
• Education courses need to be aligned with economic needs and workforce
needs.
• Lack of determined method of disseminating information and resources
across the state.
• Lack of Nevada youth’s awareness about career opportunities within the
agriculture industry
• Lack of support for financial investments in agriculture institutions and
research.
• Industry division between conventional and organic agriculturalists that
diminishes the ability to educate the consumer about their options.
Key Opportunities/Solutions:
• Integrating agriculture literacy into school systems to create an informed
consumer base.
• Teach economic realities to individuals interested in starting a business in
the agriculture sector.
• Adopt and/or develop agriculture industry accreditations recognized within
the state.
• Seek funding and industry support to execute statewide accreditations or
certificates.
• Actively market UNR’s College of Agriculture (CABNR) degree programs
within the region to recruit and hopefully retain a talented workforce.
• UNR CABNR could hire an agricultural education professor to oversee the
training of Nevada agriculture educators and implement a degree program
as offered by land grant institutions in neighboring states.
• UNR CABNR could tailor degree programs and curriculum to meet
current/projected workforce needs in areas of food manufacturing/food
science.
• Grow the number of agricultural education programs in high schools across
the state.
• Increase financial assistance to students wishing to pursue education and
training in the field of agriculture.
• Increase internships and on-the-job training opportunities to high school
and college-age students within the field of agriculture.
“UNR’s
College of
Agriculture
could hire an
agricultural
education
professor
to oversee
the training
of Nevada
agriculture
educators...”
PANELISTS
• Heather Dye, Nevada FFA
Foundation
• Dr. Bill Payne, UNR CABNR
• Dennis Perea, Nevada Dept. of
Employment, Rehabilitation
andTraining
• Dr. MarkWalker, University of
Nevada Cooperative Extension
• AnneWillard, Nevada Dept. of
Education
9. 9
Nevada Centennial
Awards
The Nevada Centennial Awards Program recognizes agricultural families who
have owned and operated the same land for 100 years or more. Forty-nine fami-
lies have been inducted into the program that began in 2004. The awards pro-
gram is sponsored by the Nevada Agriculture license plate funds, Nevada Farm
Bureau, Nevada Agricultural Foundation, Nevada Department of Agriculture,
Nevada Cattlemen’s Association and the USDA Natural Resources Conservation
Service.
THE JOHNSON RANCH
I
n the name of the Johnson and Springmeyer families, we honor the original
ranch, formerly the Lazy J Ranch in Douglas County. Chris Johnson was
born in Denmark, and his wife, Celia, was from Germany. It is said that they
came to the Carson Valley in the 1870s with Mormon Settlers, where they pur-
chased the ranch and raised a family at their Mottsville Lane property.
After Chris Sr. passed away, Chris Johnson Jr. retained the ranch and part-
nered with Knox William at the nearby Judge Hickey ranch to raise Hereford
cattle and hay. Knox William passed away in 1934 after falling off his horse
on Mottsville Lane. After his death, his wife Stella Van Dyke Johnson, a single
woman with three small children, took over the cattle operation on her own un-
til her son, Knox Van Dyke continued to operate his portion of the ranch while
grazing in the summer at Lake Tahoe.
On his retirement in 1992, Knox Van Dyke leased the ranch to Helen Kolbe.
Helen Kolbe Johnson took the
reins and continued to raise Here-
ford/Angus cross cattle on Knox’s
ranch with the help of their son
Drew Kolbe. Therefore, Drew raises
cattle on the same property as his
great, great grandparents. Majorie
Springmeyer retains ownership of
her portion of the J Lazy J Ranch
with her daughter-in-law Bonnie,
and her grandchildren: they lease it
to a local rancher.
The Nevada Centennial Award
is presented to the Johnsons and
Springmeyers for the longstanding
contribution to Nevada agriculture
and the rich heritage they have
given to the state.
The Johnson/Springmeyer families with Centennial Awards sponsors.
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THE TRIPLE S RANCH
T
he Triple S Ranch of south Reno raises cattle, sheep and bees. The origi-
nal operation was acquired in 1874 by Ferdinand Ritter but is now held
by the Lorraine Dodge Family Trust.
Originally purchased for $2,600 in gold coins, the property encompassed 160
acres. Ritter initially bought the property to keep his four sons and daughter safe
from the “many wild and rowdy inhabitants of Virginia City.”
The land was lush with springs and even attracted some gold mining claims.
Ritter and his son Herman used the ranch for their own food and to sell vegeta-
bles in Virginia City.
In the 1960s, the ranch was leased to family friends who took over its opera-
tion.
Now, Lorraine Dodge’s daughter Michelle, and her husband Jack Spencer
Jr., have assumed the ranching and farming. The Triple S Ranch was named to
honor past and present family members—Sullivan, Savery and Spencer—who
envisioned the property as a place for future agricultural production.
Jack and Michelle Spencer, along with their sixth-generation boys, Hunter
and Chase Archer, carry on the tradition of ranching and farming by immersing
themselves into the production of cattle, sheep, bees and pasture land. Hopeful-
ly, this small but highly desirable property will prosper for another 140 years.
The Nevada Centennial Award is presented to the Spencers for continuing the
legacy of Nevada agriculture established at their property 100 years ago.
The Spencer family with Lorraine Dodge and Centennial Awards sponsors.
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THANK YOU
TO OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS
NAPA AUTO PARTS
Nevada Farm Bureau
P L A T I N U M
G O L D
S I L V E R
B R O N Z E
EXHIBITORS: Evaporative Control Systems • USDA Rural Development • Nevada Agricultural Foundation • Nature’s Bakery
Made In Nevada • Renner Equipment • USDA ARS Great Basin Research Center • Justice Law Center
Nevada Farm Bureau NDA
Sponsors for the 2014 Nevada Centennial Awards