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Reflections from the 2026 International Farm Transition Conference

July 20th, 2026
New Thematic Survey Examines Housing & Food Security in NCR

July 16th, 2026
2026 NACDEP North Central Region Awards

July 14th, 2026

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NCRCRD Quarterly Newsletter for Q2-2026 now published.

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