Diana Kobus

Are you a Pennsylvania Dairy Farmer? Catch the replay of the Nuts and Bolts of Climate-Smart Grants to learn how to get funding for projects that lead to profitable and regenerative practices: https://lnkd.in/e4Ad2iwT #sustainabledairy #dairyinnovation #dairyfarming #PAdairy

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EPA Unveils $4.3 Billion In Grants. Aims To Reduce Almost 1 Billion MT of Carbon. Read how this will boost local climate action >>  https://lnkd.in/dYCs5NAm This funding is aimed at supporting community-driven projects that address climate change, reduce air pollution, advance environmental justice, and accelerate the transition to clean energy. #epa #ccs #ccus #carboncredits #carbonoffsets #carbonpricing #carbonscapture #carbonmarkets #carbonnews #carbonprices #ccs #ccus #cdr #climatechange #cleanenergy #decarbonization #emissionsreduction #energytransition #esg #greenhydrogen #netzero

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Collaboration isn’t easy, but it is vitally important. Global Water Center’s April newsletter includes a reflection on collaboration. Take a moment to read it, and then let me know: Do you think collaboration is worth the effort? I would love to hear your thoughts below. #Collaboration #GlobalWaterCenter #Leadership #nonprofit #CEO #ThoughtLeader 

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🌾 As spring brings new life into Maine's woods, we're reminded of both the challenges and potential of our forests in combating climate change. Amidst natural disasters and economic shifts, significant advancements in forest bioproduct manufacturing and innovative building materials like cross-laminated timber are paving the way towards a more sustainable future. However, the burgeoning forest carbon market, despite its potential, faces critical scrutiny. From stakeholder engagement to regulatory oversight, it's time to reassess how these markets operate within our broader environmental and economic ecosystems. In our latest blog by Forest Economics & Policy Expert, Mary Ignatiadis, we look into the complexities of forest carbon markets and their impact on New England's climate-positive future. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gC_rSASa #Sustainability #Forestry #ClimateChange #Innovation #NewEngland

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Funding for Northeast Agricultural Producers Farm Credit East Releases Report on Grants and Incentives - There are a number of grants and incentives available for Northeast agriculture businesses, but learning about their availability and navigating the application can be a challenge. To help with this process, Farm Credit East has released an update to its report identifying federal, regional and state grants, loan guarantees, and other incentives available to assist Northeast producers of all types and sizes. https://ow.ly/fG8t50T2ibT

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Have you seen the latest study by the USGS that could affect 95 million Americans? Groundwater resources are vital to our environment and the fact that they are impacted with PFAS is a growing concern that REGENESIS Remediation Solutions can quickly help address using a sustainable, proven approach in situ with patented advanced colloidal activated carbon technologies. Thank ou Kelsey Iocoangeli for bringing this data to light! #pfastreatment #foreverchemicals #protectgroundwater #waterresources

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Check out our full statement on the House Farm Bill at: https://lnkd.in/g2QH6be9 On Friday, the House Ag Committee released its 2024 Farm Bill, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024. The House Farm Bill falls far short of HEAL’s policy recommendations, which lay the groundwork for a thriving future for us all. Instead, the House bill moves the nation backward, doing nothing to address farmers’ concerns and readiness for climate change, provide increased protections for food and farm workers, and transform our food and farm system by prioritizing the well-being of human and environmental health. Of serious concern, the House bill: 😱 Continues to ignore the need for protections for the 21.5 million food and farmworkers who remain critical to our food supply 😱 Proposes to slash the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) by $27 billion 😱 Removes climate-related safeguards for the IRA funding in conservation programs 😱 Includes dangerous exemptions to the 1071 Rule of the Equal Credit Opportunity Act To ensure the safety and resilience of our food supply and families across the country, HEAL recommends that Congress move forward with a Farm Bill that more closely mirrors the Senate proposal.

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Since its launch in 2022, the Cape Cod Commission’s Freshwater Initiative has made significant strides. This science-based, information-driven planning process is designed to promote actionable steps to protect and restore Cape Cod’s freshwater resources. Commission staff is set to complete a draft strategy, outlining recommendations and implementation plans, later this year. While efforts such as the Regional Pond Monitoring Program and remote sensing project will continue, data and findings inform articulation of the region’s freshwater challenges, as well as recommendations and priorities. The strategy will be complemented by resources to support implementation, such as a water quality data portal and pond buffer guidelines, both of which are currently in development. Read more: https://cccom.link/oct-fw

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Don't forget, our next TREE Fund Webinar is a week from tomorrow, Tuesday, October 8 at Noon CT. Register today: https://lnkd.in/gfVK6SuN Predictors of street tree survival in Philadelphia: Tree traits, biophysical environment, and socioeconomic context Presenters: Robert Fahey Associate Professor. Department of Natural Resources and the Environment, University of Connecticut Lara Roman Research Ecologist. US Forest Service Description: We focus on how street tree survival in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (US) has been influenced by 1) tree traits and attributes, 2) the local biophysical environment, and 3) socioeconomic context. The work used a longitudinal monitoring approach with a 6-year time interval and 103 randomly-located, fixed-length permanent plots, containing a range of tree size classes, to assess street tree survival rates, predictors of survival, and the balance of tree losses and gains. We present findings on tree mortality and its drivers and discuss the implications of the work for management and monitoring in urban street tree systems.

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#PennsylvaniaAgInnovationGrantFund 📢🆕   Additional resources have been added to the Ag Innovation Fund Landing Page (resources section at the bottom right of the page), including an informational webinar and resource guide. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gyevVuXh #PennsylvaniaAgriculture #AdvancedAgriculture #AgTech #Sustainability

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PA Agriculture: Building Resilience Together: calling all stakeholders in Pennsylvania's agricultural community! Join the PennState Extension's in-person forum, "Empowering Resilience and Well-Being," designed to: *Connect with diverse voices: Farmers, healthcare providers, financial experts, mental health professionals, government officials - all working towards a stronger PA agriculture. *Tackle pressing challenges: Through Strategic Doing™, collaborate on actionable solutions to address your most critical issues. *Drive positive change: Develop concrete steps for a more resilient and thriving agricultural sector. This dynamic forum, held on July 24, 2024 from 10am-4pm, offers: *Engaging discussions: Collaborate with fellow stakeholders to create a vision for the future. *Expert insights: Gain valuable knowledge from guest speakers on farm health and well-being. Ready to make a difference? Register today! https://lnkd.in/egiQHTDv #healthyandwholecommunities #landbanking #WestmorelandCounty #CommunityDevelopment #Empowerment #CommunityPlanning #HistoricPreservation #Revitalization #blight #blightremediation #revitalization #redevelopment #communitydevelopment #westmorelandcounty #community #redevelopmentauthority #localgovernment #ARPA #AmericanRescuePlanAct #demolition #westmorelandcountypa #PAAgriculture #Resilience #Wellbeing #StrategicDoing #Community

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If you’re in need of more dedicated stormwater funding and you missed our webinar on Tuesday – don’t worry! Check out this recording where we talked to utilities in the Northeast about creating stormwater utilities, legal considerations, and how to involve the public and governing bodies. #Stormwater #StormwaterUtilities

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🌿 Click here for more information and to register: https://bit.ly/3YxEjwf The agriculture community has launched a proactive, responsible commitment to long-term improvement of New York's soil and water quality. The 4R Nutrient Stewardship Certification Program encourages agricultural retailers, service providers and other certified professionals to adopt proven best practices through the 4Rs, which refers to using the Right Source of Nutrients at the Right Rate and Right Time in the Right Place. This approach provides a science-based framework for plant nutrition management and sustained crop production while considering specific individual farms’ needs. Cornell Cooperative Extension

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Discover the benefits of plant growth regulators (PGRs) in reducing pruning cycles, lowering maintenance costs, and promoting plant health. Learn how modern PGRs can transform your parks and recreation landscape management strategy to create more beautiful places for your visitors to enjoy. Read more on the PRPS Dig It! Blog: https://lnkd.in/eZnfa7Rz #PRPSDigItblog #Rainbow #PlantGrowthRegulators #LandscapeMaintenance #ShrubMaintenance #TreePruning #TreeCare #ShrubCare #Blog #Maintenance

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Every community has different needs based on their population, geography, local industries, and so many more factors. This includes rural communities, which have their own unique sets of needs and challenges, too! Explore this fantastic report from the USDA, which provides trend data on population, poverty, housing, employment, and energy for non-metropolitan counties across the United States, to get great insights that can guide your rural economic development work.

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The Ohio Agriculture Conservation Initiative (OACI) rolled out the findings of its 2023 Assessment Survey Report on practices being used by farmers in the Sandusky watershed to manage water and nutrients. The assessment results show ample conservation efforts, as well as areas for improvement and continued farmer education and resourcing by OACI. The survey results establish a baseline of adoption for various farming practices in the Sandusky watershed. Continue Reading: https://lnkd.in/gb3CqFNB #AgRetail #Sustainability #CropProtection #Irrigation

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The 2018 Farm Bill expired over six months ago, and the next one is still many conversations away. What’s the hold-up? In our latest blog post, farmer and Pasa's Farm Bill Campaign Organizer Lindsey Shapiro spells out how the farm safety net is one of the principal fault lines facing members of Congress, why the current farm safety net is neither environmentally nor financially sustainable, and ways we can convince Congress to rethink the farm safety net status quo. 📣 Learn more and take action at https://lnkd.in/ekQSqc9g. . . . #FarmBill #FarmLaw #farmbusiness #SustainableAgriculture #regenerativefarming #regenag #smallfarm #sustainablefarming #farmsafetynet

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