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Wyoming Department Of Ag Hosts Two Meetings To Talk Drought And Fire

Brian Scott — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 12:06:55 +0000

The Wyoming Department of Agriculture will host two public meetings that will address the agriculture industry and the current drought and fire conditions throughout the state.

Producers, legislators, industry grou

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Hay, Pasture In Wyoming Shrunk By Drought And Fire

Karen Snyder — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 22:09:38 +0000

The Wyoming Department of Agriculture met with producers, law makers and county officials across the state in a series of meetings on the current impact of drought and fire.

Doug Miyamoto, Agriculture Department deputy director says they wanted to get information out as quickly as possible about the situation and hear what producers need

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Wyo Food Rule Comment Period Extended, Hearings Planned

Karen Snyder — Tue, 29 May 2012 20:45:09 +0000

The comment period for the Wyoming Food Safety Rule is in the process of being extended and public hearings scheduled across the state. This comes after outspoken opposition suggesting the amendments were too restrictive

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"SNAP" Acceptance At Farmer's Markets Goal For Wyoming Business Council

Karen Snyder — Mon, 28 May 2012 01:26:18 +0000

Recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or "SNAP", will be able to use those funds for fresh food purchased at some farmers markets around Wyoming this summer.

Kim Porter, for the Wyoming Business Council says the council is offering financial assistance to markets willing to take the steps necessary to accept SNAP vouchers

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Food Rule Changes Misunderstood Says Ag Dept Spokesman

Karen Snyder — Tue, 22 May 2012 22:28:16 +0000

The Wyoming Department of Agriculture is proposing changes to the state's food safety rules.

There's opposition to some of the changes, but Ag Department spokesman, Derek Grant, says some of that opposition may be based on misinformation

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Food Rule Changes Proposed Include Milk, Eggs And Greens [AUDIO]

Brian Scott — Tue, 22 May 2012 16:17:54 +0000

New rules proposed on farm products

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Governor Proclaims July 12 Environmental Stewardship Day [VIDEO]

Brian Scott — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 11:59:38 +0000

In celebration of Earth Day, Wyoming Governor Matt Mead proclaimed July 12, 2012 as Wyoming Environmental Stewardship Day. Governor Mead signed the proclamation during a ceremony on Tuesday in his formal office

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Agriculture Succession and Estate Transfer Workshop Coming To Casper

Karen Snyder — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 23:08:55 +0000

Agricultural operators who want to prepare for a future transfer of their land have a source for information. “Making a Plan: Wyoming Agriculture Succession and Estate Transfer” is a workshop offering tools and information about planning for land transfers

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