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Help Celebrate National Pollinator Week June 21 – 27

Austin Tang — Tue, 15 Jun 2021 14:03:22 +0000

Listen to “Help Celebrate National Pollinator Week June 21 – 27” on Spreaker.

HOW 4-H’ers ARE LEARNING ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF POLLINATORS & HOW THEY’RE AN ESSENTIAL COMPONENT IN GLOBAL FOOD PRODUCTION

Pollinator Week is an annual event celebrated internationally in support of pollinator health.

So, what exactly are pollinators? Birds, bats, bees, butterflies, beetles, and other small mammals that pollinate plants are responsible for bringing us one out of every three bites of food. They also sustain our ecosystems and produce our natural resources by helping plants reproduce.

If you enjoy coffee, chocolate, apples, almonds, and many other foods that are part of our daily lives, you may be surprised to learn that without pollinators they might no longer exist. About 35 percent of the world’s food crops are the result of pollinating species, an essential component in global food production.

Learning about the importance and benefits of pollinators on the world’s food supply is the idea behind the 4-H Pollinator Habitat Program. The three-year program aims to teach 30,000 youth nationwide about the importance of pollinators and pollinator habitats, while encouraging the establishment of quality pollinator habitats at 22 sites across the country.

The program features a “Teens as Teachers” approach which is a true win-win for kids. The young people learn skills from teen ambassadors they look up to while 4-H teens develop their leadership skills through teaching.

The great thing about Pollinator Week is that you can celebrate and get involved any way you like! Kids can take part in craft activities by making their own ants from clothes pins and pipe cleaners, or designing a butterfly using a coffee filter and food dye, among many other ideas found on the 4-H website. https://www.4-h.org or http://www.4-h.org/corteva

4-H teen ambassador Grace Moeller from Minnesota will join Rancher & 4-H Mom Natalie Kovarik to discuss the 4-H Pollinator Habitat Program, how kids can get involved during National Pollinator Week, and the importance of the program for the future of U.S. agriculture and the global food supply.

Grace Moeller
Grace is a 17-year-old Pollinator Ambassador from Blue Earth County, Minnesota. She is passionate about pollinators, climate change, and the outdoors. Grace loves to ride horses, design clothes, and run Cross Country + Track and Field.

Natalie Kovarik
From the heart of the Nebraska Sandhills, Natalie Kovarik shares her ranching and familying story to showcase the beauty behind the western lifestyle as well as foster a community that supports and trusts in agriculture as much as she does. Most of her days are spent bouncing around in a dusty old tractor or out in pasture on horseback, and she wouldn’t have it any other way. With roots firmly planted in the ranching community, she aims to spend her time advocating for rural life while collecting meaningful moments on her ranch with her ever-growing family.

Interview is courtesy: National 4-H Council & Corteva AgriScience
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Steve Case speaks at the IMPACT 2012 Venture Summit Mid-Atlantic. Part 1 – 4

editor — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 05:07:00 +0000

Speaker Steve Case, Chairman and CEO of Revolution LLC, Former CEO of AOL Time Warner.
In 2011, Steve Case was selected by President Obama to serve as Chairman of the Startup America Partnership, a group that supports young entrepreneurial startup companies. Listen as Steve, a well-seasoned entrepreneur, discusses the importance of entrepreneurship in our economy, the impact of government policy in a fireside chat.
The event was held on November 7th & 8th at the Ritz-Carlton Philadelphia, and the Crystal Tea Room. IMPACT 2012 Venture Summit Mid-Atlantic! We have teamed up with PACT to host this event on November 7th – 8th at The Ritz Carlton, Philadelphia, PA.
PACTs’ annual venture conference, IMPACT 2012 Venture Summit Mid-Atlantic, is the most established venture conference in the northeast. For over 20 years, IMPACT has been showcasing the best and most promising investment opportunities in the Technology, Life Sciences and Clean Technology sectors. IMPACT’s Featured Companies have raised more than $1 billion in venture financing and are some of the region’s most recognizable names. Hosted by Ernst & Young, IMPACT 2012 Venture Summit Mid-Atlantic will be an event not to miss!
We are accepting new ideas and speakers and will keep you posted on the event program. If you have suggestions or would like to recommend speakers, please feel free to contact me and I look forward to hearing from you.
Attendees like you are a key reason why AlwaysOn has become the premier brand covering top trends and break-out companies in these sectors. Whether you are looking for new investments, strategic partners, or clients, IMPACT 2012 Venture Summit Mid-Atlantic is unparalleled in the power of its program and audience.
Purchase your ticket to IMPACT 2012 Venture Summit Mid-Atlantic!
We appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you at The Ritz Carlton, Philadelphia, PA

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Dave Grotto

editor — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 13:56:58 +0000

Dave Grotto, a registered RD talks about balanced eating and a new program from Hershey’s called Moderation Nation. In addition he discusses:

• Simple tips on mindful eating and the importance of a balanced lifestyle
• His critically acclaimed books, 101 Foods That Could Save Your Life and 101 Optimal Life Foods

HERSHEY’S MODERATION NATION, is a go-to source for balanced lifestyle tips and tools to enjoy happiness through well-being every day. For more information, visit www.TheModerationNation.com.

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