Rural community development

Square Roots Expands Premium Herbs Range with Fresh and Aromatic Cilantro, Dill, and Parsley Grown in Climate Controlled Local Farms Across the Country

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Monday, May 17, 2021

"The habits of at-home cooking and using fresh, local produce are here to stay.

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  • "The habits of at-home cooking and using fresh, local produce are here to stay.
  • These herbs are just the beginning of our product offerings and we can\'t wait to expand into additional categories.
  • This rapid deployment capability is enabled by the company\'s modular farm-tech platform.\n"We\'re using technology a little differently at Square Roots farms", said Tobias Peggs, Co-Founder and CEO at Square Roots.
  • Square Roots\' strategic partnership with Gordon Food Service reinforces a larger shared ambition to build commercial scale, climate controlled indoor farms together across the continent - enabling local food at a global scale, year round.

Grameen America Accelerates Efforts to Achieve Racial Equity with Goal to Invest $1.3 Billion in Loans to 80,000 Black Women Entrepreneurs Over 10 Years

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Thursday, May 13, 2021

Grameen America will launch the new network beginning in Memphis, Tennessee in 2021, with further expansion to follow in communities where minority women entrepreneurs remain underserved.

Key Points: 
  • Grameen America will launch the new network beginning in Memphis, Tennessee in 2021, with further expansion to follow in communities where minority women entrepreneurs remain underserved.
  • "\nThe Elevating Black Women EntrepreneursDivision of Grameen America will be led by Alethia Mendez.
  • It is imperative that we help shape the future for Black women entrepreneurs in the United States," said Professor Muhammad Yunus, Nobel Laureate, Co-Chair of Grameen America and Grameen Bank Founder.
  • Since opening in January 2008, Grameen America has invested over $1.9 billion in more than 136,000 low-income women entrepreneurs.

Farm to School Act Will Support Child Nutrition Programs and Local Food Systems in Rebuilding From Pandemic

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Friday, April 23, 2021

A similar bill was introduced in the House in March.National Farm to School Network (NFSN) and National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) applaud thiseffortto support local food systems and child nutrition programs during this critical time.\n"The Farm to School Act of 2021 couldn\'t come at a more necessary time.

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  • A similar bill was introduced in the House in March.National Farm to School Network (NFSN) and National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) applaud thiseffortto support local food systems and child nutrition programs during this critical time.\n"The Farm to School Act of 2021 couldn\'t come at a more necessary time.
  • When the pandemic began, school nutrition professionals, educators, and local food producers were some of the first people to step up and ensure the ongoing care of children and families.
  • Over the last 15 years, farm to school programs have helped thousands of schools connect students with real, healthy foods.
  • Today, USDA has awarded over $52 million through Farm to School Grants, funding 719 projects reaching 21 million students in 47,000 schools.

Gaétan Desroches announces his retirement as Sollio Cooperative Group CEO in September

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Tuesday, April 20, 2021

b'MONTREAL, April 20, 2021 /CNW Telbec/ -After working at Sollio Cooperative Group and its network for over 40 years, CEO Gatan Desroches announces his plans to retire and leave his position effective September 10.

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  • b'MONTREAL, April 20, 2021 /CNW Telbec/ -After working at Sollio Cooperative Group and its network for over 40 years, CEO Gatan Desroches announces his plans to retire and leave his position effective September 10.
  • Gatan\'s unifying leadership, down-to-earth, people-focused nature and passion for the agricultural cooperative community were strong assets that helped him get Sollio Cooperative Group to where it is today," said GhislainGervais, President of Sollio Cooperative Group.\n""I am very pleased to have contributed to Sollio Cooperative Group being recognized and respected for what it is, a great cooperative enterprise, well managed, owned by agricultural producers.
  • Working within the cooperative group model was a privilege that allowed me to combine cooperative values, in which I deeply believe, and business leadership.
  • In 2015, he became Chief Executive Officer of BMR Group and Executive Vice-President of Sollio Cooperative Group.\nSollio Cooperative Group is Canada\'s largest agricultural cooperative with Quebec roots.

Rimba Raya's Sustainable Peatland Farmer Field School

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Wednesday, January 13, 2021

The goal of these sessions was to help farmers improve their skills in cultivation and agriculture through our Peatland Farmer Field School (Peatland-FFS).

Key Points: 
  • The goal of these sessions was to help farmers improve their skills in cultivation and agriculture through our Peatland Farmer Field School (Peatland-FFS).
  • The sessions were attended by 2 Farmer Groups: Harapan Jaya from Jahitan Village, and Hijau Bakung Permai from Baung Village.
  • The farmer group from Rimba Raya working area participated at that time.
  • During the training sessions, farmer groups were encouraged to develop relationships for cooperation and networking with other farmer groups around the project area.

USDA Recognizes Greater Commercial Lending As #1 Business and Industry Lender in Top Commercial Lender Rankings

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Monday, December 21, 2020

CARSON CITY, Nev., Dec. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Greater Commercial Lending (GCL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Greater Nevada Credit Union (GNCU), was recently recognized by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) as one of USDA Rural Development's 2020 top commercial lending partners.

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  • CARSON CITY, Nev., Dec. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Greater Commercial Lending (GCL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Greater Nevada Credit Union (GNCU), was recently recognized by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) as one of USDA Rural Development's 2020 top commercial lending partners.
  • GCL also ranked the highest in the U.S. for the USDA Business & Industry (B&I) Guaranteed Loan Program for 2020.
  • Greater Commercial Lending (GCL) is one of USDA Rural Development's 2020 top commercial lending partners for 2020.
  • GCL is the only Nevada-based financial institution to be recognized as a top USDA commercial lender in the rankings.

Grameen America Launches Impact Investing Fund To Support Minority Women Small Business Owners Impacted By The Pandemic

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Wednesday, December 16, 2020

SBF II is Grameen America's second social business fund focused on supporting low income entrepreneurial women in the United States with affordable microloans, financial literacy training and credit building opportunities.

Key Points: 
  • SBF II is Grameen America's second social business fund focused on supporting low income entrepreneurial women in the United States with affordable microloans, financial literacy training and credit building opportunities.
  • Loan capital raised will be used to fund microloans to Grameen America borrowers, particularly as they protect or rebuild their economic livelihoods in the midst of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
  • To learn more about the Grameen America SBF II and other opportunities to support low-income women small business owners, contact David Gough at [email protected] .
  • Since opening in January 2008, Grameen America has invested over $1.6 billion in more than 132,000 low-income women entrepreneurs.

UFA Says Thank You to Front-Line Team Members with Bonus

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Monday, December 7, 2020

Calgary, Alberta, Dec. 07, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- United Farmers of Alberta Co-operative Ltd. (UFA) has announced bonuses to its front-line team members.

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  • Calgary, Alberta, Dec. 07, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- United Farmers of Alberta Co-operative Ltd. (UFA) has announced bonuses to its front-line team members.
  • At UFA, we know that people are our greatest resource and we hope that this gesture demonstrates how grateful we are for their dedication and loyalty.
  • UFA Farm & Ranch Supply stores and Petroleum Agencies continue to remain open adhering to the new guidelines, and front-line workers continue to serve members and customers.
  • In light of the recent announcement, UFA is also pleased to share that this recognition bonus has been paid within the current pay period.

Pioneer in Revolutionary Financing for Decades, Hudson & Hudson Re-Pledges to Besieged Death Care Industry

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Friday, November 27, 2020
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    Hudson's financing/acquisition know-how and its market prediction analytics, helped many meet the 80's/90's Savings and Loan and post-2008 market crises.
  • Now, the Hudson group, already having assisted funeral home owners, directors, bookkeepers and CPAs, as well as attorneys for decadesre-pledges its services to meet the current Death Care Industry crisis.
  • When asked about Hudson and Hudson services during an October 2020 Survey Mailer to Owners & CPAs in the Funeral Home Sector, responses included:
    "We still own our Home because of Hudson.
  • Frequently, the Hudson group has persuaded lenders to cut 2-3% off current debt interest, well beyond teaser rate promises.

Pictsweet Farms Issues "100% Grown on American Soil" Commitment

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Thursday, October 22, 2020

Consumers will see evidence of this commitment on the front of every Pictsweet Farms frozen vegetable product, which will display the "100% Grown on American Soil" seal.

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  • Consumers will see evidence of this commitment on the front of every Pictsweet Farms frozen vegetable product, which will display the "100% Grown on American Soil" seal.
  • "With our 100% Grown on American Soil commitment, we've eliminated the guesswork, so consumers can be confident that the Pictsweet Farms frozen vegetables they buy were grown, packaged and distributed right here in the U.S., under some of the highest food safety standards in the world."
  • To learn more about Pictsweet Farms, its 100% Grown on American Soil commitment or to view products and recipes, visit pictsweetfarms.com.
  • All Pictsweet Farms frozen vegetables are 100% Grown on American Soil.