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RealAgriculture renews 3-year RealAg Radio deal with Rural Radio SiriusXM

Real Agriculture

RealAgriculture is thrilled to announce the renewal of their broadcast agreement with Rural Media Group for another three years, continuing RealAg Radio on SiriusXM Rural Radio Channel 147. Since its launch in the fall of 2016, RealAg Radio has established itself as Canada’s only daily national agricultural radio program.

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Ustawi Afrika Is Empowering Rural Women through Sustainable Agriculture

Food Tank

Ustawi Afrika is working to improve gender equity for rural women and expand sustainable agricultural practices in Kenya. Doreen Irungu founded Ustawi Afrika after watching her mother struggle as a woman in agriculture in a semi-arid, rural area.

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‘Fury’ as Welsh government cuts rural affairs budget

Farmers Weekly

Farmers Weekly NFU Cymru deputy president Abi Reader has said she is “absolutely furious” about Welsh government cuts to the rural affairs budget, claiming agriculture is the “forgotten sector” in Cardiff. Ministers have chosen to fund increases in the NHS and transport budgets with savings from elsewhere, including £37.5m

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Revitalizing Rural Communities Means Supporting Small Farms

Food Tank

In the United States, consolidation throughout the agricultural sector makes it difficult for smaller, independent farms to survive. According to the 2022 Census of Agriculture , large farms comprise only 4 percent of the total number of farms in the U.S. but control two-thirds of agricultural land.

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Letter Supporting ReConnecting Rural America Act

NASDA

Letter Dear Chairwoman Stabenow, Chairman Thompson, Ranking Member Boozman, and Ranking Member Scott: We write to you today in support of the “ReConnecting Rural America Act,” which was introduced by Senators Welch and Marshall in the Senate and Representatives Nunn, Craig, LaHood, and Sorensen and others in the House.

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Seven Rural Land Loan Financing Mistakes to Avoid 

Trimble Agriculture

Learn about the seven most common rural land loan financing mistakes and how to avoid them. Securing the right rural land loan can help you expand your agricultural operation or invest in a dream property. However, rural land loans differ from traditional home loans, requiring unique financial considerations.

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Unlocking the Potential of Entrepreneurial Rural Youth in Agriculture

Farming First

Spike in food prices is inspiring rural youth to grow sustainable food locally, according to Access Agriculture's Young Changemaker's book. The post Unlocking the Potential of Entrepreneurial Rural Youth in Agriculture appeared first on Farming First.