Thursday, April 01, 2021

Coming up in April: Rural Assembly, Earth Day, and more

Today The Rural Blog kicks off a new feature: a monthly calendar with upcoming events and observances so newsrooms can get a head start on planning coverage. If you know of an event for our calendar, please email heather.chapman@uky.edu.

International Fact-Checking Day, April 2. Read more here.

Trade and Climate Change virtual conference, April 7-9. A joint effort of the U.S.-based Farm Foundation and the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute to explore topics in the context of a global trading environment. Read more here.

ReConnect program webinar, April 14. Discusses the Agriculture Department's rural broadband program. Read more here.

Child Nutrition Conference, April 20-22. Part of Child and Adult Care Food Program Week, a campaign meant to raise awareness of how the USDA's CACFP works to combat hunger. Read more here.

Rural Assembly Everywhere, April 20-21. A virtual gathering of rural stakeholders for discussions, performances and more. Read more here.

Earth Day, April 22, with virtual events April 20-22. Read more here.

National Institute of Animal Agriculture annual conference, April 21-23. Read more here.

Water Week, April 25-May 1. Raises awareness about safe drinking water. Read more here.

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