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Interns Wanted: Department Of Environmental Protection, Conservation & Natural Resources, Agriculture - Deadline Feb. 16

PA Environment Daily

The deadline to apply for internships with state agencies like the Departments of Environmental Protection, Conservation and Natural Resources, Agriculture and Health is February 16. The positions can be searched by agency, location, salary and job type.

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The Agriculture Resilience Act Is a Win for Sustainable Nutrition ScienceĀ 

Union of Concerned Scientists

The Agriculture Resilience Act (ARA) of 2023 was re-introduced in Congress today. The ARA is comprehensive, science-based legislation that covers many topics related to environmental and climate concerns in agriculture, including conservation on both agricultural and pasture land, renewable energy, and food loss and waste.

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The Future of Resilient Agricultural Communities in California Is Alive in Allensworth

Union of Concerned Scientists

But if we do it right, it will have a positive ripple effect that will benefit everyone in California and will make the San Joaquin Valley a positive example around the world for agriculture, energy, and socioenvironmental justice. Railways and natural resources were diverted away from Allensworth to white-owned interests and farm holdings.

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Help Wanted: Berks Conservation District - Agricultural Engineer, Administrative Assistant

PA Environment Daily

The Berks County Conservation District is seeking qualified candidates to fill two positions-- -- Agricultural Engineer/Technician: provides technical assistance to Berks Countyā€™s Agricultural Community, specifically best management practice design and implementation. The deadline to apply is December 2.

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Help Wanted: Penn State Agriculture & Environment Center Agricultural Outreach Specialist

PA Environment Daily

The Penn State Institute of Sustainable Agricultural, Food, and Environmental Science and its Agriculture and Environment Center seek a dynamic self-starter with experience and training in agricultural and natural resource sciences to join its team in the AEC Lower Susquehanna Office as its Agricultural Outreach Specialist.

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Centre County Master Watershed Steward Art Gover Earns Natural Resource Education Award

PA Environment Daily

Gover, based in Centre County, recently earned the 2023 Natural Resource Education Champion Award from the PA Association of Natural Resource Extension Professionals. Volunteering gives me an avenue to stay more formally connected with my former Penn State colleagues in Extension and natural resource management,ā€ he said.

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Agriculture Spending Bills Must Address Broad Demand for Research and Conservation Programs

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)

On June 11, 2024, the House Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee advanced the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2025 on a party-line vote. Photo credit: Reana Kovalcik. Ensuring there is sufficient CTA funding by providing $1.2