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Third Southeast Herbicide Applicator Conference

Click here for more information on this event and attending!
Don’t miss out, FVMA members recieve a promo code to recieve early registration fee!
Earn more CEUs! …read more

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“NPDES Fix” Passes Senate Ag Comittee!

UPDATE (6/21/2011): Take Action Now The Senate Agriculture Committee just passed the HR 872, the “NPDES fix” bill, with strong bi-partisan support. We need one final push to get this bill passed in the full Senate. Your messages to Congress h …read more

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THE TRUTH ABOUT HR 872

What does HR 872 mean for the environment and human health? …read more

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Practical/Environmental Consequences Of NPDES Permits for Pesticides

As soon as the Bill comes out of Committee – we will need to fire up our efforts once again and “Take Action”! Everyone should get ready to contact their Senators and demand that they bring HR 872 to the floor for a vote! STAY TUNED for the email ca …read more

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“NPDES Fix” legislation could move in Senate

The Senate could consider the “NPDES fix” legislation passed overwhelmingly by the House in late March. This bill could move through committee and to the floor very soon. We need your support to make that happen. Ask your Senators to work with their colleagues to quickly pass HR 872. …read more

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Congratulations to Bonnie Figliolia of Helena Chemical

Congratulations to Bonnie Figliolia of Helena Chemical for winning our first annual scholarship raffle. Bonnie took home the limited addition .300 Weatherby Magnum Rifle. The scholarship fund netted over $2,000. …read more

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WE DID IT!! HR 872 Passes House 292-134!

Thank you for supporting RISE in our efforts to pass HR 872 — The Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2011 — out of the House by an overwhelming, bi-partisan majority 292 — 134. …read more

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Please Act Now to Protect Public Health, Infrastructure, Natural Resources and Jobs KEY VOTE THURSDAY 3/31

Urgent assistance needed – NPDES vote scheduled for Thursday March 31 …read more

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COURT GRANTS A 6 MONTH STAY ON NPDES DEADLINE!

The deadline for issuing the permit is now October 31 of this year. …read more

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RISE Updates

NPDES Legislation Advances in the House! …read more

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