WASHINGTON — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has directed the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to aid recovery efforts for farmers, ranchers and residents affected by Hurricane Fiona. USDA staff in offices across the country are ready to respond with a variety of program flexibilities and other assistance to producers and communities in need. Hurricane Fiona […]

ATHENS, Ga. — University of Georgia Cooperative Extension is partnering with the Rosalynn Carter Butterfly Trail to honor the former first lady’s work in pollinator conservation with a unique 95th birthday initiative. “We are asking gardeners and pollinator advocates to post a message for former first lady Carter on social media wishing her a happy […]

CINCINNATI, Ohio — Sweet Pea and Snappy have been entertaining and educating Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden visitors for more than a decade, but it’s almost summer and summer is hot. These two English babydoll sheep were carrying a heavy load and overdue for a shearing. Mary Abbott is the team leader for the Cincinnati Children’s Zoo, Red Pandas […]

BROOME CO., N.Y. — Cornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County (CCE Broome) is excited to announce the month-long celebration of the 5th Anniversary of the Broome County Regional Farmers Market, Saturdays throughout June. The Farmers Market first opened its doors June 25, 2016, as a partnership between CCE Broome and Broome County Government. During that time […]