At the Seeds Canada Annual Conference in Quebec City this past July, I was able to sit down with Seed World and talk sustainability. Seeds Canada has put together a Guide to Sustainable Seed that stands on three core pillars: 1. Economic Sustainability 2. Social Sustainability 3. Environmental Sustainability For more on this, and to hear about the sect of philosophy best suited for agriculture, check out the podcast below!

Colorado's Rural Jump-Start and Creative Industries Programs are fueling economic growth and vibrant communities across the state! From Mytikas Manufacturing (Florence) and Fomcore (Pueblo) creating jobs in rural areas to Trinidad's revitalization through Colorado Creative Industries' (CCI) Creative District certification, OEDIT is providing crucial support to empower all to thrive in Colorado. Discover how these initiatives are fostering jobs, factories, and arts growth in Southern Colorado. 👇 https://lnkd.in/gAcFBVkG

A new era in Ontario current affairs starts October 20. Introducing The Rundown, TVO’s fresh, fast-paced current affairs programme hosted by Jeyan Jeganathan. Produced by the award-winning team behind The Agenda, The Rundown delivers trusted, in-depth journalism with a modern edge. Each episode brings: ·      Thoughtful analysis ·      Meaningful conversations ·      On-the-ground perspectives on issues shaping life across Ontario From housing and healthcare to climate change and AI, The Rundown unpacks complex stories, hears diverse viewpoints, and sparks dialogue that matters. Jeyan, one of Ontario’s most respected journalists, brings over a decade of experience reporting from communities across the province. His calm, inquisitive style and deep understanding of Ontario make him the perfect guide through today’s most pressing issues. Premieres October 20th at 8 pm on TVO and streams on TVO Today. New episodes Monday to Wednesday. Subscribe on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/g47cuZeY #TheRundownTVO #Ontario #CurrentAffairs

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💧National Water Week 2025: Bring Water into Focus   This week, we celebrate the vital role water plays in supporting our communities, environment and future – and recognise those who are protecting this precious resource. The 2025 theme of Australian Water Association’s National Water Week is 'Bring Water into Focus' – a call to action for Australians to see water not just as a resource, but as an invisible thread connecting everything in our lives. This week, and every week, Marsden Jacob’s work is bringing water into focus – supporting decisions and sustainable solutions today that help shape the future wisely and positively. Spanning every state and territory, our team helps governments, utilities and communities make informed choices about:  🔹Water security in a changing climate.   🔹Affordability and pricing for essential services.   🔹Flood resilience and protection.   🔹Sustainable water management.   🔹Irrigated agriculture.  🔹Whole-of-cycle investment.   🔹Environmental and social outcomes of water policy and infrastructure investment.  We’re proud to be part of this important mission to preserve, protect and value water, for generations to come.       #NationalWaterWeek    #BringWaterIntoFocus    #ShapeTheFutureWisely 

Cambodia's progress in restoring coastal and marine ecosystems has made headlines in the GEF IW:LEARN Portfolio Bulletin's September 2025 issue 🌿🐟🌳🌊 Supported by the SCS SAP Project with funding from the Global Environment Facility, led by UN Environment Programme in partnership with UNOPS, local communities and national agencies are making strong progress in restoring mangroves, coral reefs, and seagrass beds. Recent efforts include planting 12,000 mangrove seedlings in Prey Nob and preparing key wetlands for Ramsar nomination—tangible steps toward a more resilient, sustainable future. READ NOW: https://lnkd.in/eYEDCiRb... Alongside other GEF IW projects worldwide, we are working with governments, experts, industry, and local communities to conserve and protect our shared waters for a resilient and prosperous future. Read more 👇 Anders Reynaldo Katrin Iván THAV UNEP COBSEA Jimin

When Community Foundation for Mississippi and Red Window Communications launched our inquiry into local news in Mississippi, our starting point was pragmatic: What business model could support sustainable local journalism? What emerged surprised us: It wasn’t just about revenue streams. It was about how news is framed and who is invited in. The method of constructive journalism, going beyond solutions with nuance and conversation, became our lens. Through interviews, audience research and partnering with media leaders across Mississippi, we found that stories shaped in this way can help people feel heard, trusted, and engaged instead of distant or disconnected. Tomorrow, Lucy Schultze and I will unpack what that means for place-based funders, for local news and our growing Press Forward Mississippi chapter. If you are working on journalism in your region, we’d love for you to be part of that conversation with the Council on Foundations.

Southern California faces a rapidly shifting funding landscape for climate and environmental priorities. It’s clear that there’s a heightened need to work together regionally to maximize funding across jurisdictions. That’s why I’m excited to share how ICF is stepping up to help. We’ve created a funding resources hub for Southern California that will help state and local leaders in the region to organize and maximize funding opportunities: https://forwrd.it/r/6jKt There’s lots of ways to get involved: peer-to-peer networking events, in-person convenings, and digital roundtables. We’ll also be sharing insights and funding opportunities for state and local leaders to help navigate the current funding landscape.

As a farmer-owned cooperative operating in thousands of rural communities across the country that are the backbone of our food system, we know that imagery -- especially stock imagery commonly used by so many -- often doesn’t show the full story of rural America. That's why Land O'Lakes, Inc. and Getty Images are collaborating on "Repicturing Rural," an effort that challenges outdated stereotypes by equipping brands, media and businesses with tools and images needed to tell accurate, authentic stories of rural America. By shaping more authentic visual narratives, we’re strengthening cultural understanding and creating space for shared values that resonate across all geographies. Dive in here 👇 📘 Download the playbook and explore original research: https://lnkd.in/gmDX_CTM 💬 Get involved with Modern Rural Collective efforts to tell the real rural story: https://lnkd.in/gT732p22

Governor Newsom signed SB 707, enacting a bill that includes expanded requirements around remote participation, agenda translation and public outreach. Tripepi Smith outlines key information to help municipalities understand the new changes. More insights at #PublicCEO bit.ly/3WRYyT9