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Agricultural & Applied Economics Association (AAEA)
IRIN posted an interesting article written by Chris Barrett, an AAEA member and former AJAE Editor. Chris is the Stephen B. and Janice G. Ashley Professor of
Applied Economics and Management and International Professor of
Agriculture at Cornell University.
http://www.irinnews.org/IndepthMain.aspx
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The announcement by President Barack Obama and the other G8 leaders of a US$20 billion three-year investment in developing-country agriculture marks a historic shift that merits widespread applause. ...
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The latest issue of Choices features several articles on the National School Lunch Program. The program, which severs over 30 million sutdents a day, is evaluated by the authors in it's current form, and the authors consider new solutions to improve it in the future.
This issue also includes two submitted articles. One... is an article about farm animal welfare which discusses the clash between the livestock industry and animal rights groups over the treatment of animals on farms. The second is an article about the challenges organic food producers are facing and identifies strategies that will expand the availability of fresh organic produce.
http://www.choicesmagazine.org/magazine/
www.choicesmagazine.org
is an online peer-reviewed magazine published by the AAEA for readers interested in the policy and management of agriculture, the food industry, natural resources, rural communities, and the environment. ...
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The Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee’s fourth
meeting will be held on November 4-5. There will be a webinar broadcast
of the meeting, but you need to register to view it. The agenda at this
point is subcommittee reports, without outside presentations.
You can again register for the webinar at:
www.dietaryguidelines.gov
www.dietaryguidelines.gov
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans are the cornerstone of Federal nutrition policy and nutrition education activities. The Dietary Guidelines are jointly issued and updated every 5 years by the Departments of Agriculture (USDA) and Health and Human Services (HHS). ...
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The Farm Foundation 30-Year Challenge Policy Conference will be held on Tuesday, October 27. If you are interested in attending or watching via webcast, you may register at http://www.farmfoundation.org/webcontent
www.farmfoundation.org
2002 Farm Bill Education Conference ProceedingsAgricultural Research and Productivity for the FutureAssessing the Benefits of ARS R&D Within an Economic FrameworkAssessing the Impact of Policy-Oriented ...
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The S-1043 Regional Research Committee on Economic Impacts of International Trade and Domestic Policies on Southern Agriculture in collaboration with U of Florida and co-sponsored by the Center for North American Studies announces the conference: "The Economics of Alternative Energy Sources and Globalization: The Road ...Ahead" to be held November 15-17. http://www.fred.ifas.ufl.edu/shownewsite
www.fred.ifas.ufl.edu
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AAEA is looking for applicants for the new position of JNRLSE Associate Editor who will be responsible for evaluating submissions to the journal for AAEA teaching papers, if you are interested, please read our call for applicaitons for more information.
http://www.aaea.org/upcoming-deadlines/?
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AAEA is now accepting applications for an Associate Editor for the Journal of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Education (JNRLSE). The Associate Editor will be responsible for managing the AAEA teaching papers submitted to the journal, a new feature in 2010.
Agricultural & Applied Economics Association (AAEA)
AAEA is now a cooperating society with the Journal of
Natural Resources and Life Sciences Education. AAEA members are invited to
submit teaching papers to the journal. Information about the journal and how to submit is available at
http://www.aaea.org/publications/182
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AAEA invites submission of papers on the scholarship of teaching and case studies to the Journal of Natural Resources and Life Science Education (JNRLSE). JNRLSE publishes submitted articles, subject to ...
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Issue 6 of Policy Issues titled "Why Trade Negotiations Still Matter to U.S. Agriculture" and written by Tim Josling is now available at http://www.aaea.org/publications/policy-
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Policy Issues is a series of online peer-reviewed articles. Each article presents a short analysis and discussion focusing on timely policy issues targeted for those in public and private sector decision-making roles that have a stake in the national issues addressed.
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Sylvia Lane Mentor Fellowship Applications are due on Friday, October 9th, 2009. The Fellowship provides an opportunity for young female scholars working on
food, agricultural, or resource issues to collaborate with an
established expert at another university, institution, or firm.
For more information, please visit http://www.aaea.org/upcoming-deadlines/?
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The Sylvia Lane Mentor Fellowship provides an opportunity for young female scholars working on food, agricultural, or resource issues to collaborate with an established expert at another university, institution, or firm.
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The Washington Post has an interactive page on climate change that some of you might find interesting
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/spe
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An interactive report on climate change focusing on global policy, science and the search for solutions. Read the latest news, join the debate and discover online resources.