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☷As part of President Biden s American Climate Corps USDA Launches New Working Lands Climate Corps to Train Future Conservation and Climate Leaders on Climate Smart Agriculture
U.S. Department of Agriculture ( By Press Release office)
Feb 13,2024
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Hey , guess what? The U . S . Department of Agriculture ( USDA ) just announced a cool new program to train the next generation of conservation and climate leaders . It ' s called the Working Lands Climate Corps and it ' s part of President Biden ' s American Climate Corps initiative . Basically , they ' re gonna provide training and career opportunities for young people to help farmers and ranchers with climate - smart agriculture solutions . The first cohort of the program is gonna create service opportunities for over 100 young people . USDA ' s Natural Resources Conservation Service is teaming up with AmeriCorps , The Corps Network , and the National Association of Conservation Districts to make this happen . Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Xochitl Torres Small made the announcement at a meeting in San Diego . So far , over 50 , 000 people have shown interest in joining the American Climate Corps and around 2 , 200 have participated in listening sessions . It ' s a big deal and a great opportunity for young folks to make a difference in rural communities and combat climate change . So yeah , the Working Lands Climate Corps is part of the American Climate Corps , which is all about training young people for careers in clean energy and climate resilience . If you ' re interested in learning more , check out our webinars on Feb . 15 and Feb . 20 . You can find all the info at www . corpsnetwork . org/WLCC . And if you wanna apply , the request for proposals is available at the same website . Hey everyone , it ' s Smith , the CEO of AmeriCorps . So , President Biden ' s American Climate Corps is all about training a new generation for well - paying jobs in climate resilience and clean energy . And guess what? AmeriCorps is partnering with USDA , The Corps Network , and the National Association of Conservation Districts to launch the Working Lands Climate Corps . This awesome new program is gonna mobilize Americans all over the country to restore soil health , promote sustainable farming practices , and tackle the impacts of climate change on the farming industry and our food . Cool , right? Kim LaFleur , the President of the National Association of Conservation Districts , mentioned how Conservation Districts have a long history of partnership with the USDA , and this new program allows us to strengthen that partnership and give young adults across the country important career opportunities in conservation . We ' re excited to provide training and support for locally led conservation programs . According to Mary Ellen Sprenkel , the President and CEO of The Corps Network , it ' s important for us to work together to improve the resilience of private lands and combat climate change . Engaging young adults in this work through a Corps model is gonna expand the reach of NRCS , train future workers in climate - smart agriculture , and create a new generation of climate and community leaders . We ' re proud to be part of the Working Lands Climate Corps and help with workforce and climate priorities . Hope to see you there!President Biden launched the American Climate Corps to train young people for jobs in the clean energy economy . The American Climate Corps will give a chance for young Americans to work on conserving our lands and waters , promoting community resilience , advancing environmental justice , utilizing clean energy , implementing energy efficient technologies , and addressing climate change . Members of the American Climate Corps will gain the necessary skills to find well - paying jobs aligned with quality employment opportunities after completing their training or service program . USDA is one of the seven agencies that have agreed to shape the American Climate Corps , which will serve as a blueprint for the multiagency program . The agreement outlines the mission , goals , priorities , and next steps for implementing the American Climate Corps . The American Climate Corps will also prioritize equity and environmental justice , focusing on communities that have historically been left behind . This includes providing assistance in climate - smart agriculture and ensuring that all members of society can contribute . Additionally , the American Climate Corps supports the President ' s America the Beautiful Initiative by training the next generation of land and waters stewards . Recent discussions have shown that there is a demand for American Climate Corps opportunities from young people across the country , including those interested in climate - smart agriculture . USDA plays a positive role in the lives of all Americans every day . Under the Biden - Harris administration , USDA is working to transform America ' s food system by promoting local and regional food production , fairer markets for producers , access to safe and healthy food in all communities , and new income opportunities for farmers and producers using climate - smart practices . They are also making significant investments in rural America ' s infrastructure and clean energy capabilities , and promoting equity by removing barriers and building a more diverse workforce . To learn more , visit www . usda . gov . #USDA is an equal opportunity provider , employer , and lender .
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