In response to the “Stakeholder Vision for the Northeast Region,” which was developed by the NE pasture Consortium and identified six research priorities for grazing research in the Northeast, USDA – ARS responded with “A Coordinated Initiative to Meet Research Needs for the Northeast Region.” The response identified the need for …
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The following are priority issues for the 2007 Farm Bill identified by stakeholders (producers, agri-business suppliers, and NGOs) involved with the Northeast Pasture Consortium (NEPC). The Farm Bill will be finalized this summer. It is bound to be different from the previous farm bill in …
more ...Northeast Pasture Research and Extension Consortium Proceedings of Annual Business Meeting
Ramada Conference Center and Inn State College, Pennsylvania February 1-2, 2011
Despite an ice storm and snow, 70 people attended the meeting this year. Farmer members were most impacted by the inclement weather with only 22 attending this year …
more ...At the Public Sector Breakout, chaired by Mr. Rob DeClue, we addressed the need of getting out letters of support on several worthy programs and discipline areas. Below is the list of items needing letters of support:
Pro-Dairy at Cornell University - to NY Dept. of Ag. and …
The Sector and Other Reports Session began immediately after lunch at 1:30 PM with Jim Cropper, Executive Director presiding. Rob DeClue gave the Public Sector report that is described under the Public Sector Breakout Session on page 41. Rachel Gilker gave the Private Sector report that …
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