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Health care provider meeting with a mother and childAugust is National Immunization Awareness Month
DHHS. Center for Disease Control and Prevention.
"The goal is to increase awareness about immunizations across the life span, from infants to the elderly."
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People riding horsesInformation for Farmers and Ranchers
USDA. NAL. Rural Information Center.
Find Links to resources for Farmers and Ranchers on this new page.
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Head shot of a dairy cowJuly is National Ice Cream Month
International Ice Cream Association.
"In 1984, President Ronald Reagan designated July as National Ice Cream Month and the third Sunday of the month as National Ice Cream Day." Proclamation 5219
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A mother holding a babyLearn the Signs. Act Early. Campaign
DHHS. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) “Learn the Signs. Act Early.” campaign offers free materials and resources including fact sheets, milestone checklists, growth charts, and flyers to educate parents about developmental milestones and warning signs of developmental delays. To order or download materials, visit www.cdc.gov/actearly.
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Children on a ComputerNational Library Week is in April
American Library Association.
Enjoy this years spokes person, Julie Andrews, with her, "Libraries Make A Difference" message for National Library Week, April 13-19, 2008.
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Two rural officials shaking hands near fire hydrant projectNational Night Out is August 4th, 2009
National Association of Town Watch.
The "26th Annual National Night Out" is a unique crime/drug prevention event that involves citizens, law enforcement agencies, civic groups, businesses, neighborhood organizations and local officials across the United States."
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Men fishingParks and Recreation Month
National Recreation and Park Association.
July is...
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The White HousePresident Obama's Rural Agenda
U.S. NAL. Rural Information Center.
A review of the focus areas of the new administration.
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A pediatrician with a child patientRural Health
USDA. NAL. Rural Information Center.
Links to health information that includes current news, planning, best practices and funding for rural Amerca.
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A father with his son and two pigsThe Rural Tour
USDA.
The USDA commitment to Rural America.
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The White HouseThe White House Rural Agenda
United States White House.
Ensure Economic Opportunity for Family Farmers, Support Rural Economic Development, and Improving Rural Quality Of Life are the three main areas outlined in the new Administration.
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Plant Breeder in FieldUSDA Research for Rural Communities
USDA. Agriculture Research Service.
Agriculture Research Service has a large and very important impact on rual America.
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SchoolbusNational Back to School Month
USDA. NAL. Rural Information Center.
Informational resources for going back to school.
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Senior citizens sitting in their front porchSenior Citizens
USDA. NAL. Rural Information Center.
Provides information for senior citizens and rural areas dealing with aging communities through organizations and government programs which include funding resources, planning information, resource directories and online publications.
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Road in rural settingTourism
USDA. NAL. Rural Information Center.
July Is National Recreation and Parks Month
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Soil testingSustaining Rural Economies Through New Water Management Technologies
USDA. Agriculture Research Service.
"A research team of approximately 85 engineers and scientists has been assembled to address the problems associated with the decline of the Ogallala Aquifer in western Kansas and the Texas High Plains" through the USDA's Agricultural Research Service.
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Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance
GSA. CAO. Regulatory and Federal Assistance Division.
A database of all Federal programs available to State and local governments; federally-recognized Indian tribal governments; Territories (and possessions) of the United States; domestic public, quasi-public, and private profit and nonprofit organizations and institutions; specialized groups; and individuals.
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Image of the eye of a hurricaneRural Disaster Assistance
USDA. NAL. Rural Information Center.
Resources for disaster assistance.
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Family Eating a Meal TogetherTax Assistance
USDA. NAL. Rural Information Center.
Information on Tax Credits, Rebates and Free Preparation Services.
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Girl Reading a BookRural Libraries
USDA. NAL. Rural Information Center.
Information on Rural Libraries.
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