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A toast to Dairy! Cheers!🥛 June is #NationalDairyMonth — a time to celebrate the farmers, flavors, and goodness that dairy brings to our lives.

Planners’ Day on Capitol Hill 2025 is kicking off now! Follow along as planners advocate to their congressional offices for federal support for locally led housing and #zoningreform. #ItTakesAPlanner 👇

Very concerning article regarding staffing cuts at USDA's NRCS offices, which are located in ag communities around the country. It won't take long for these impacts to be felt by farmers & ranchers civileats.com/2025/06/23/con… #farming #ranching #conservation

June is Great Outdoors Month! This Chart of Note explores how most recreation-concentrated counties are located near coasts, lakes, and mountains. Learn more: ers.usda.gov/data-products/….

Looking for a summer read you won’t forget? Get A POISON LIKE NO OTHER by Matt Simon FREE through July 8. Discover the terrifying truth about microplastics—the invisible pollutants invading our air, food, and bodies. islandpress.org/summer

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Wildland firefighters face some of the toughest, most relentless conditions out there. With grit and determination, they protect communities, families, infrastructure and the public lands we all rely on. We’re grateful for their sacrifice and honor their service every day.

A $42 billion federal effort aims to expand high-speed internet access across the U.S.—but is it facing new challenges? Learn how evolving policies and priorities could shape the future of broadband. plnn.org/3T3Pw3C

Want to participate as a vendor at the Great American Farmers Market on the National Mall? We're looking for farmers, ranchers, and producers from all 50 states who want to sell what they grow, raise or produce on their farm! Apply by Sunday, July 13 @ 11:59PM ET ➡️

How can we cut the Gordian knot of flood risk in places with fast growth and little appetite for regulation? texastribune.org/2025/07/09/tex…

It's National Forest Week, and DYK healthy forests are also critical to healthy agricultural lands? Water from forests supply both surface and groundwater, so a healthy forest is essential to supporting thriving farms and communities downstream.

#SmallTownRural communities across the US are facing natural disasters due to wildfire and flash floods. Nobody likes more regulations, but public health and safety are why we do what we do as planners.

“Rural VA more recently is seeing an uptick in growth. While a positive trend, it puts more emphasis on a need for more affording housing inventory.” Chris Thompson, Director of Strategic Housing with Virginia Housing shared with #VRLI housing trends and the impact in rural areas.

Checkout this year's James A Segedy Merit Award winner. StaR members watch for email updates about the STaR newsletter where you can read all about winning projects. And we'll have more on this project in the Fall newsletter, too.

ICYMI: Counties most reliant on farming tend to be located in center of the country. Learn more in this Chart of Note: ers.usda.gov/data-products/….

Moonscape Overlook might be the most otherworldly viewpoint in central Utah. The vast silence and strange beauty make it feel like you’ve stepped onto another planet. Photo by Marcin Zajac