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SD Processor Boosts Industrial Hemp in Dakotas

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Monday, August 7, 2023
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WINFRED, S.D., Aug. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Industrial hemp experts discussed opportunities in food, feed, farming, automotive and building materials at the South Dakota grand opening of the state's first industrial hemp processing center near Madison, SD in Lake County.

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  • What: National industrial hemp experts gathered at Complete Hemp Processing to discuss the opportunities and challenges of the new crop.
  • WINFRED, S.D., Aug. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Industrial hemp experts discussed opportunities in food, feed, farming, automotive and building materials at the South Dakota grand opening of the state's first industrial hemp processing center near Madison, SD in Lake County.
  • After 80 years of US prohibition, industrial hemp, a non-intoxicating version of cannabis sativa, was re-legalized under the 2018 Farm Bill.
  • Stacked along the walls were bales grown by another lawmaker/farmer, Sen. Joshua Klumb, who worked with Crabtree and the South Dakota Industrial Hemp Association to eliminate barriers to growing industrial hemp in the state.

VIEW LIST OF FAMILY-FRIENDLY EVENTS HAPPENING ON DAIRY FARMS ACROSS PA THIS SUMMER

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023
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HARRISBURG, Pa., May 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With June being National Dairy Month and July being National Ice Cream Month, several Pennsylvania dairy farms and organizations are hosting on-farm events to give families a firsthand look at Pennsylvania agriculture and local dairy products. The "Celebrate Dairy Across PA" initiative features an online listing of 15 dairy-themed events happening across the state in June and July. Many of the events feature outdoor, family-friendly activities at no cost, including farm-fresh ice cream, farm tours, hayrides, calf and cow petting, and more. Visit www.centerfordairyexcellence.org/celebratepadairy to view an interactive map and the 2023 event listing.

Key Points: 
  • The "Celebrate Dairy Across PA" initiative features an online listing of 15 dairy-themed events happening across the state in June and July.
  • "There are 5,000 dairy farms in Pennsylvania, and 99 percent of these farms are family owned," said Emily Barge, communications and marketing manager at the Center for Dairy Excellence.
  • The following events, listed in order of occurrence, are featured on the "Celebrate Dairy Across PA" listing:
    Scooped: PA Ice Cream Trail – State-Wide – Launches June 1.
  • During the giveaway, meet a dairy calf from Destiny Dairy Bar and enjoy their delicious ice cream to celebrate June Dairy Month.

Diesel Technology Forum Welcomes New Public Policy Lead

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023
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Washington, D.C., April 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Diesel Technology Forum (DTF) welcomes Kara Gundel as the Senior Director of Public Policy.

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  • Washington, D.C., April 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Diesel Technology Forum (DTF) welcomes Kara Gundel as the Senior Director of Public Policy.
  • The not-for-profit organization represents global leaders in advanced engines, equipment and fuels with a diverse education, research, communications, and outreach portfolio.
  • Gundel will lead DTF’s issues management efforts on federal and state policies, as well as direct outreach and engagement with policymakers and non-governmental organizations.
  • “We have a wealth of positive information to share with policymakers and consumers alike regarding advancements in diesel technology proven to lower or virtually eliminate emissions.

Commonwealth Strategic Partners Welcomes Former Feeding Pennsylvania CEO to Lead Pennsylvania Operation

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023
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HARRISBURG, Pa., April 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Commonwealth Strategic Partners (CSP) welcomes Jane Clements, former nonprofit CEO, as their new the Vice President, State Government Affairs of the firm’s Harrisburg, PA, operations.

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  • HARRISBURG, Pa., April 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Commonwealth Strategic Partners (CSP) welcomes Jane Clements, former nonprofit CEO, as their new the Vice President, State Government Affairs of the firm’s Harrisburg, PA, operations.
  • Under her leadership, the association was awarded the contract for the Pennsylvania Agricultural Surplus System (PASS) through the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture.
  • Feeding Pennsylvania has retained CSP to represent them in Harrisburg for state advocacy efforts and in Washington, D.C., for reauthorization of the Farm Bill.
  • Born and raised in Pennsylvania, Jane graduated from Saint Joseph’s University with a bachelor’s degree in English.

INAUGURAL NORTH AMERICAN LITHUANIAN BUSINESS FORUM

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Monday, June 27, 2022
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PHILADELPHIA, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On Wednesday, June 29, 8am 5:30pm, the first live North American Lithuanian Business Forum takes place at the Union League, 140 S. Broad St. Philadelphia, connecting business and government leaders and accelerating transatlantic partnerships and economic growth.

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  • PHILADELPHIA, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On Wednesday, June 29, 8am 5:30pm, the first live North American Lithuanian Business Forum takes place at the Union League, 140 S. Broad St. Philadelphia, connecting business and government leaders and accelerating transatlantic partnerships and economic growth.
  • Ambassador to Lithuania Robert Gilchrist, Lithuanian Ambassador to the U.S. Audra Plepyte and Lithuanian Ambassador to Canada Darius Skusevicius.
  • NALBForum is sponsored by: Lithuanian Foundation, Lithuanian American Community, Litfood, American-Lithuanian Business Council, Spina Organics, Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development, Shift4, Klaipeda Free Economic Zone, Kazickas Family Foundation, Adroiti, UCLA, Leyos, Narbutas, Morris Engineering Inc., Triniti Jurex, Sector Groundswell and Delaware River Stevedores.
  • NALBForum is organized by: Lithuanian Embassies to the United States and to Canada; Lithuanian Ministries of Agriculture, and of Economy & Innovation; Lithuanian consulates of Pennsylvania, New York, Chicago and Los Angeles; Global Lithuanian Leaders; Baltic American Chamber of Commerce; and the Lithuanian American professional associations of New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Canada.

FAMILY-FRIENDLY EVENTS HAPPENING ON DAIRY FARMS ACROSS PA IN JUNE AND JULY

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Thursday, May 26, 2022
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HARRISBURG, Pa., May 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With June being National Dairy Month and July being National Ice Cream Month, several Pennsylvania dairy farms and organizations are hosting on-farm events to give families a firsthand look at Pennsylvania agriculture and local dairy products. The "Celebrate Dairy Across PA" initiative features an online listing of 15 dairy-themed events happening across the state in June and July. Many of the events feature outdoor, family-friendly activities at no cost, including farm-fresh ice cream, farm tours, hayrides, calf and cow petting, sunflower fields, and more. Visit www.centerfordairyexcellence.org/celebratepadairy to view an interactive map and the event listing.

Key Points: 
  • The "Celebrate Dairy Across PA" initiative features an online listing of 15 dairy-themed events happening across the state in June and July.
  • "There are 5,200 dairy farms in Pennsylvania, and 99 percent of these farms are family owned," said Emily Barge, communications and marketing manager at the Center for Dairy Excellence.
  • Dairy Night at Bedford County Fair Bedford County Fair, 729 West Pitt Street, Bedford, PA 15522 Monday, July 25 at 6 p.m.
  • The Center for Dairy Excellence (CDE) provides grants, resources and programming to help dairy farmers remain competitive, successful and financially stable.

Predictive Health Diagnostics Company's Morningstar Laboratories Receives Clinical Laboratory Permit from Pennsylvania Department of Health

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Thursday, December 16, 2021
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IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Predictive Health Diagnostics Company, Inc.("PHDC" or "the Company"), a diagnostics platform company that develops, manufactures,and distributesspecialty diagnosticteststhatdetect diseases with significant unmet medical needs and facilitate improved patient care, today announced that the Pennsylvania Department of Health has issued a clinical laboratory permit (CLP) to Morningstar Laboratories ("Morningstar").

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  • IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Predictive Health Diagnostics Company, Inc.("PHDC" or "the Company"), a diagnostics platform company that develops, manufactures,and distributesspecialty diagnosticteststhatdetect diseases with significant unmet medical needs and facilitate improved patient care, today announced that the Pennsylvania Department of Health has issued a clinical laboratory permit (CLP) to Morningstar Laboratories ("Morningstar").
  • Morningstar, a PHDC company, is a Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) certified laboratory and is accredited by the College of American Pathologists (CAP).
  • In addition to Pennsylvania, Morningstar holds current licensures for its operations in California, Rhode Island, and Maryland.
  • Morningstar Laboratories, a PHDC company, is a Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA)-certified and College of American Pathologists (CAP)-accredited laboratory offering comprehensive and customized services based on Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) regulations and ISO 15189 standards.

True Grace and Rodale Institute Partner to Advance Research on Regenerative Organic Agriculture

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Monday, October 25, 2021
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211025005285/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211025005285/en/
    True Grace and Rodale Institute come together to move regenerative agriculture forward.
  • Were honored to partner with Rodale Institute as one of the leading institutions advancing the regenerative organic movement.
  • Regenerative organic consulting services through Rodale Institute will be provided by La Vereecke, Midwest Organic Consultant for Rodale Institute, based in Madison, WI.
  • Widely considered the global leader in regenerative organic agriculture, Rodale Institute has been researching the best practices of organic agriculture and sharing findings with farmers, scientists, and consumers throughout the world since 1947.

ATL (a PSI Company) Awarded $75 Million CDC NIOSH BPA to Provide Scientific, Professional and Engineering Support Services

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Friday, October 22, 2021
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The single-award BPA includes a one-year base with four one-year options for a total value of approximately $75 million.

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  • The single-award BPA includes a one-year base with four one-year options for a total value of approximately $75 million.
  • Under the BPA, ATL will provide function-based support in the following program areas: (1) engineering and scientific support; (2) technician support; and (3) medical services and human test subjects.
  • The scope of work includes disciplines from all engineering categories and function-based support including, but not limited to, the following: Administrative and Clerical Support Services, Biomechanical Analysis and Consulting, Occupational Exposure Assessment, Research Support Services, Scientific Advisor, Technical Advisory Services, and World Trade Center Health Program (WTCHP) Services.
  • For more information on ATL, visit http://www.atlintl.com/ and connect with us on LinkedIn .