Rhode Islander, forever Midwestern. advocating for regen ag + nutrient density, former @farmland; @OIA ; @williamjewell Alum

East Providence, RI
Joined July 2009
Ryan Lauer retweeted
American Farmland Trust has launched a new U.S. Farmed certification and packaging seal for products that derive at least 95 percent of their agricultural ingredients from farms in the United States. Anheuser-Busch will be the first adopter of this new initiative.
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We’re proud to introduce a U.S. Farmed™ certification & packaging seal for products certified to contain at least 95% of ingredients grown in the U.S. with @AnheuserBusch leading in adoption! The seal supports our work to protect farmland & keep farmers on the land. #USFarmed

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Farm owner Rowan Miller has restored previously depleted soil by using rotational #grazing, #covercrop, and #notill practices. Healthy #soil nourishes the land, animals, and ultimately, people through the food the #farm provides.

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Early morning run with my @Farmland colleagues. #nofarmsnofood – at Washington, DC
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I love a good infill project! Way to go Warren, RI. Lots of surface parking lots in @CityofEastProv this could work on. Let’s build dozens more: redf.in/DHgFnr – at Warren, RI
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Join American Farmland Trust President and CEO John Piotti and special guest @USDA @SecVilsack for a teletownhall on Wednesday, December 14. They will discuss USDA initiatives and investments, with a focus on the department’s priorities (continued in thread) (1/2)
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Another reason to sway my spouse that we need to add an @UrbanArrowcom to our @ternbicycles GSD stable of bikes!
Here in E. Providence with @DanMcKeeRI & @mayorbobdasilva, and many friends & loved ones of the late @eniedowski announcing RI's first e-bikes rebate program that will offer $400 or 30% off the price of an e-bikes, with $1000 or 75% off for low income households 🚲🔌🌎 #outriding
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Thanks to our friends at @TillamookDairy, you can bid to win this #cheddartruck in the All for Farmers Auction through 10/19. Bid now: ebay.to/3ThpZCc 100% of #charity #auction funds go to support #farmers and #ranchers across #America. #AllForFarmers #NoFarmsNoFood
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Tomorrow is #nationalfarmersday and we're honored to join @TillamookDairy for the All for Farmers Auction supporting our Brighter Future Fund! 100% of proceeds go to farmers in need around the country. The auction starts on October 12 on ebay.com/AllForFarmersAuctio….
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So excited for this project! @Larsonian2010 representing @Farmland well!
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Thrilled to announce that AFT and partner organizations were awarded a $30-million grant from the @USDA Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities to spearhead an effort to transition the U.S. #beef supply chain to #carbonneutral! #climatesmart

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Ryan Lauer retweeted
Pick out your new Tito's favorites and support farmers. Just select American @Farmland Trust at checkout and double your donation for the month of August. Take home swag that raises spirits. #LoveTitos

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Embarrassing. Ready for EP leaders that support cyclists like Ruarri Miller for Mayor: facebook.com/RuarriForEP
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“We have an opportunity to make changes to accelerate & expand the good policies and programs that move #agriculture forward. The challenges we face cannot wait another 5 years for the next #FarmBill. We must meet the moment NOW.” -John Piotti, President, @Farmland #FarmBill2023
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Deeply struck by reporting on the water rationing underway in Monterrey, one of Mexico's largest cities. npr.org/2022/07/16/111186845… If you think "it couldn't happen here," take a look at water scarcity projections for 2040 in the U.S. under current population & emissions scenarios:
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Maps 🗺️ Data 📊 We have both! Our interactive #map for our new #FarmsUnderThreat 2040 report is an invaluable tool for anyone looking to: ✔️understand development and growth ✔️see the impact of the climate crisis ✔️anticipate the threats to well-being for local communities

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Love it! @JerusalemDemsas must be reading @Farmland 's research: "..dense urban development helps preserve land for environmental or agricultural benefits" @TheAtlantic: theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv…
#Farmland and #Ranchland is disappearing, threatening our #foodsecurity, undermining #agriculture, hurting the #economy, and exposing us to #climate risk. Learn more @Farmland's June 29 #webinar - "Farms Under Threat 2040: Choosing an Abundant Future" bit.ly/FarmsUnderThreat_Webi…