American agroforestry initiatives got a big boost of funding in 2022 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), which allocated $60 million to help farmers transition toward this style of climate-friendlier farming, as part of the Partnership for Climate-Smart Commodities program. The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is leading the effort, allocating money to farmers across 30 […]
Polyrhythms’ Third Sunday Jazz Series will present a special memorial concert to honor its cherished and fearless leader, the late Nate Lawrence, this Sunday in Bettendorf. Lawrence, of East Moline, led Polyrhythms from 2005 until his unexpected passing on Aug. 15, 2023 at age 80. The event 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Rivermont Collegiate […]