It's happening, everyone! 🤩SWCS is launching our first-ever Emerging Leaders Program! We invite all conservation professionals in the first 5 years of their careers to apply today. Learn more and apply here: swcs.org/get-involved/e…

Spread the word! We are accepting applications for the SWCS Emerging Leaders Program! Share this post and tag someone who has recently entered the conservation workforce and is looking to take their career to the next level! ow.ly/Smkz50Peun3

Want to help the #SciPol community? Eng&SciActLocally is compiling resources for people with STEM backgrounds interested in careers in state or city government. Comment with suggestions of job sites, fellowships, and other resources that should be included! Science Policy Jobs #LocalSTEMJobs

I have always dreamed of growing and raising enough food to vend at a local farmers’ market. We missed #FarmersMarketWeek, but next week we’ll be selling lamb meat, duck eggs, and produce at our hometown market and I couldn’t be more excited!

Thrilled to be contributing to #ConservationistsWork Week and to be part of the Soil and Water Conservation Society team!

Last week, Senate Ag Committee discussed tightening restrictions on foreign ownership of ag land. Experts outlined challenges for tracking foreign owners in our current system and needed changes to better monitor/review land purchases in the future. agweb.com/markets/pro-fa…

"The chairman of the House Ag Committee is expressing confidence that he can still move a bipartisan farm bill based on discussions with Rep. Jim Jordan, a long-time critic of farm policy who hopes to secure the House speakership this week." agri-pulse.com/articles/20106…

In case you missed it, Dept. of Agriculture is currently accepting feedback on their Public Access Implementation Plan. These new guidelines will impact all research funded by USDA. Read more details about the implementation plan and provide feedback by November 15. nal.usda.gov/about-us/event…

We are thrilled to welcome our 4th cohort of MOST Policy Fellows this year! Drs. Isabel Warner, Rieka Yu, and Madeleine Roberts join Dr. Sarah Anderson to cover topics of health, education, human services, and more. Read more about our team at buff.ly/45PfeNc

Senate Agriculture Committee Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow expects to have $4 billion to $5 billion in new funding available to address issues with commodity programs and expand crop insurance options, she said in an exclusive interview with Agri-Pulse. agri-pulse.com/articles/20171…

Last month, Dept. of Agriculture released a report on the role of agriculture and forestry in U.S. Carbon Markets. I've started to slowly work my way through the report and look forward to learning more about the findings! usda.gov/sites/default/…

AAAS is recruiting for a Project Manager to help realize the strategic goals of the STEMM Opportunity Alliance by providing day-to-day project management and participating in the team’s the decision-making. recruiting.ultipro.com/AME1123ASEM/

Last month, Senators held a hearing to discuss accomplishments and what's to come as the CHIPS and Science Act reached its one-year anniversary of passing Congress. I wrote up some notes on the hearing and summarized the key themes. rachelkowen.com/insights/2023/…

House, Senate Ag reach deal on farm bill extension agri-pulse.com/articles/20253…

Are you a current or future scientist or engineer in Maine? Join LSEN Liaison Kate Dickerson in building relationships with local and regional decision-makers in your community. Learn more and join us at AAAS.org/LSENCommunity. Let's elevate trust in science together!

The recent hearing on Innovation in American Agriculture, held by the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry focused on leveraging technology and artificial intelligence (AI) in farming practices. Check out my quick recap: rachelkowen.com/insights/2023/…

This #Thanksgiving we are thankful for the bounty of food America's farmers produce and export to the world. Exports of 🇺🇸 turkey, potatoes, sweet potatoes, sweet corn, cranberries, pumpkin, and pecans, help create jobs, support the economy, and increase global food security.

Sounds like an interesting opportunity for crop advisers who work with farmers on cover crops in the upper Midwest! 'Cover Crop Coaches Wanted' midwestfarmreport.com/2023/11/24/cov…

Going into the holiday season and last month of 2023 feeling incredibly grateful. Grateful to my family for supporting my career. Grateful to my clients and partners who allow me to build a career while being actively engaged with my family.

Meet Dr. Rachel K. Owen, PhD, ESAL's Development Director, who joined in 2021. She shares why she joined, her plans for fundraising and partnerships, and what makes ESAL a unique organization. Learn more about our current partners and supporters: bit.ly/47yu3pg.