The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $998,834 to improve the health and wellness of the rural workforce in four Arkansas counties that currently experience higher rates of chronic diseases, health risk factors and other health disparities. The USDA…
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Stanger Named Director of Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffWinrock International announced Monday that Errin Stanger has been named director of its Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub. Stanger has served in numerous roles at the Hub since 2014, most recently as deputy director and acting director. “Errin’s long history with…
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Winrock to Lead $1.25M USDA Organic Agriculture Project in Mid-South
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffWinrock International has been awarded a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) to address barriers experienced by farmers in the mid-South when considering organic crop production. The $1.25 million grant will fund research,…
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Winrock, AEDC Unveil New Opportunity Zone Investment Hub
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleWinrock International and the Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC) have unveiled a new Opportunity Zone investment hub called Opportunity Arkansas. This online platform is designed to help local officials, investors and others search for and learn about Opportunity Zone projects.…