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World Pork Expo is scheduled for this week in Iowa. Agri-Pulse founder Sara Wyant previews the Food and Ag Issues Summit set for tomorrow in California. The International Year of the Woman ACE Summit kicked off today in Arlington. 

This year has been declared the International Year of the Woman Farmer, but farming remains one of the most male-dominated occupations in the nation. Some argue, though, that women were indeed the first agriculturalists, but over the years, institutional and social barriers like fair wages, the design of farm equipment and childcare have limited their contributions. But despite the inequities, a recent American Farmland Trust report shows that the number of women choosing farming as an occupation is expected to increase. On today's show, guest host Racquel Stephen will talk to three local female farmers to dissect these challenges and to answer the question: “What does the future of agriculture look like?” In studio: Stephanie Castle, program manager for Senior Northeast Women for the Land Program, American Farmland Trust Amanda M.S. Grisa, farmer and co-owner of Schenk Homestead Farm Kyli Stevens, co-owner of Fire Creek Farms ---Connections is supported by listeners like you. Head to our donation page to become a WXXI member today, support the show, and help us close the gap created by the rescission of federal funding.---Connections airs every weekday from noon-2 p.m. Join the conversation with questions or comments by phone at 1-844-295-TALK (8255) or 585-263-9994, email, Facebook or Twitter. Connections is also livestreamed on the WXXI News YouTube channel each day. You can watch live or access previous episodes here.---Do you have a story that needs to be shared? Pitch your story to Connections.

2026 is the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists. North Dakota State University Extension and the Society for Range Management will host Prairie Palooza on June 16 at NDSU’s Central Grassland Research Extension Center near Streeter. Miranda Meehan, NDSU Extension Livestock Environmental Stewardship Specialist has the details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This unique episode welcomes five female farmers from across the Midwest to celebrate the International Year of the Women Farmer.   Dairy Stream host Joanna Guza discusses the following topics: The best piece of advice Advice to their younger selves Balancing roles Helpful resources that bring success in their roles Future goals, steps to take Guests include: Christina Zuiderveen, Black Soil Dairy, IA  Heidi Fischer, Fischer Clark Dairy, WI   Dorothy Elliott, Drumgoon Dairy, SD  Kate Minten, Spadegenske Dairy, MN  Kelly Oudenhoven, Larrand Dairy, WI  Compeer Financial is proud partner of Dairy Stream.  Learn more about Dairy Stream sponsorship. This podcast is produced by the Voice of Milk, a collaboration of individual dairy organizations working to improve the future of dairy farm families. Become a sponsor, share an idea or feedback by emailing podcast@dairyforward.com. 

This Dairy Streamlet takes a unique approach and covers how to celebrate mothers' and fathers' day on the farm and what traditions they've learned from their mothers. We encourage you to listen to the episode on May 6 focused on advice, resources and future goals for these five accomplished women.   Guests include: Christina Zuiderveen, Black Soil Dairy, IA  Heidi Fischer, Fischer Clark Dairy, WI   Dorothy Elliott, Drumgoon Dairy, SD  Kate Minten, Spadegenske Dairy, MN  Kelly Oudenhoven, Larrand Dairy, WI  Compeer Financial is proud partner of Dairy Stream.  Learn more about Dairy Stream sponsorship. This podcast is produced by the Voice of Milk, a collaboration of individual dairy organizations working to improve the future of dairy farm families. Become a sponsor, share an idea or feedback by emailing podcast@dairyforward.com. 

April 9, 2026 Everything Co-op continues its observance of the International Year of the Woman Farmer 2026 (IYWF 2026) with distinguished guest, Karen Washington, farmer, food justice activist, and co-owner of Rise & Root Farm in Chester, New York. Vernon and Karen discuss her journey as a farmer and food justice activists, the vital role women play in agriculture, and how initiatives like Black Urban Growers are empowering communities to build equitable and sustainable food systems. Karen is a passionate food advocate who co-founded Black Urban Growers (BUGS) in 2010, an organization dedicated to supporting growers in both urban and rural communities. Her impact and leadership have earned her widespread recognition, including being named one of Ebony magazine's 100 Most Influential African Americans in 2012, receiving the James Beard Leadership Award in 2014, and most recently, the James Beard Humanitarian Award in 2023. Karen also contributes her time and expertise as a board member of the New York Botanical Gardens, the Mary Mitchell Center, Soul Fire Farm, and the Black Farmer Fund. The United Nations has designated 2026 as the International Year of the Woman Farmer, recognizing the vital yet often underappreciated contributions of women across global agri-food systems. From production and processing to distribution and trade, women farmers play a central role in advancing food security, nutrition, and economic resilience. IYWF 2026 aims to elevate awareness and drive action to close gender gaps and improve livelihoods worldwide.

April 2, 2026 Everything Co-op kicks off its observance of the International Year of the Woman Farmer (IYWF 2026) with a distinguished guest, Noémi Giszpenc, Executive Director of The Keystone Development Center (KDC). A nationally respected leader in cooperative development, Noémi Giszpenc brings more than two decades of experience advancing democratic ownership and community-based economic models. In her current role at KDC, she leads strategic initiatives that expand access to cooperative business development, strengthen organizational capacity, and support inclusive economic growth across sectors. Prior to joining KDC, Noémi served as Executive Director of the Cooperative Development Institute (CDI), where she guided the organization through significant expansion from 2009 to 2022, broadening its impact and services throughout the Northeast. She holds a master's degree in cooperative economic development from Southern New Hampshire University and is a certified Level II facilitator in collaborative leadership and group process. The United Nations has designated 2026 as the International Year of the Woman Farmer, recognizing the vital yet often underappreciated contributions of women across global agrifood systems. From production and processing to distribution and trade, women farmers play a central role in advancing food security, nutrition, and economic resilience. IYWF 2026 aims to elevate awareness and drive action to close gender gaps and improve livelihoods worldwide. Through its work, KDC supports emerging and established cooperatives, businesses transitioning to shared ownership, and the broader ecosystem of organizations that sustain cooperative development—including nonprofits, government agencies, and philanthropic partners. Its services span education and training, technical assistance, and ecosystem-building efforts across a wide range of cooperative models, including farmer, worker, consumer, housing, and artist co-ops.

We're continuing our celebration of 2026 - the International Year of the Woman Farmer - by introducing Kies Orr-LaVack, a fourth-generation dairy farmer and co-owner of Fort Hill Farms in Thompson who was a former CT Outstanding Young Farmer, and whose farm was the 2025 New England Green Pastures award winner! 

Connecticut recently moved the needle in a big way with committed funding to agencies supporting rural health initiatives. So, we'll reconnect with the leader from the New England Rural Health Assoc. to learn how our state is setting the pace on a number of public health fronts impacting our rural communities, as well as how our neighboring states are coming to grips with similar challenges.Then we'll celebrate a new program out of the University of Bridgeport that is placing Honors Civic Fellows into Bridgeport schools to lead interactive workshops for students focusing on civic responsibility, leadership, and community engagement. And we'll close continuing our celebration of 2026 - the International Year of the Woman Farmer - by introducing Kies Orr-LaVack, a fourth-generation dairy farmer and co-owner of Fort Hill Farms in Thompson who was a former CT Outstanding Young Farmer, and whose farm was the 2025 New England Green Pastures award winner! 

A call for global and local action to integrate volunteerism into national development, highlighted by the St. Lucia Blind Welfare Association's reliance on community support.

The next episode of our Quantum CEO series looks at the software development stack for quantum computing and how quantum software is developed. Co-founder of Classiq, Amir Naveh, joins host Eric Hanselman to discuss the challenges in working across the dramatically different architectures that make up the current quantum computing landscape. It's been nine years since IBM introduced the Qiskit development environment and much has changed. Developers can move from simple quantum circuits designs to much more high-level representations of quantum logic, while targeting a broad set of quantum computers on which the can run. Much as classical computing tools advanced to more effective and efficient compilers and tool chains, quantum development tooling is tackling more complex problems and raising the level of abstraction at which developers can operate. The improvements in development tools are expanding the audience for quantum computing and reinforcing the imperative that enterprises large and small should be working to understand how they can put quantum computing to work. Quantum is not a technology for a distant future, it's a reality that can have impacts in many applications today.   More S&P Global Content: Next in Tech | Ep. 262: Quantum CEO Series: Alan Baratz Next in Tech | Ep. 248:SC25 Supercomputing conference Quantum computing and the future of data privacy   For S&P Global subscribers: Quantum Computing Market Monitor & Forecast AI, quantum and high-performance computing join forces at SC25 Access to quantum hardware remains cloudy, but more options are starting to appear Welcome to the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology   Credits: Host/Author: Eric Hanselman Guest: Amir Naveh Producer/Editor: Feranmi Adeoshun Published With Assistance From: Sophie Carr, Kyra Smith  

This episode of Voices of the Valley highlights the voices and experiences of women shaping the future of agriculture. Hosted by Western Growers' Michelle Rivera and Cierra Allen, the conversation features Briana Giampaoli of Live Oak Farms and Kristen Camarena of Bonipak, who share their career journeys, challenges and perspectives on leadership in the industry. In recognition of 2026 as the International Year of the Woman Farmer, the episode underscores the vital role women continue to play across all facets of farming and the importance of supporting the next generation of leaders in agriculture.

Maryam Niamir-Fuller's career spans decades of work with pastoralist communities from all over the world. She is a special advisor to the Secretariat of the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists Global Alliance. Maryam shares how her journey began among the Dinka people of Southern Sudan and grew into a lifelong commitment to elevating the voices and improving the livelihoods of pastoral communities worldwide. From the economics of livestock as living wealth, to the global conversation around meat, land conversion, and unbalanced subsidies, this episode provides a good overview on the social and economic services provided by rangelands and people of rangelands. The Art of Range Podcast is supported by the Idaho Rangeland Resources Commission and the Western Extension Risk Management Education Center. Music by Lewis Roise. Go to the episode page at artofrange.com for links to resources mentioned in this episode.

The next in our Quantum CEO series looks at the nature of a fundamental element of quantum computing – the qubit. Dr. Theau Peronnin, cofounder and CEO of Alice & Bob, joins host Eric Hanselman to explore the nature and characteristics of this often-misunderstood foundation of the quantum world. There is no standardized definition for a qubit, and yet, many quantum efforts measure their success in terms of qubit counts. At the same time, there are efforts to define logical qubits, as a more functional measure, further clouding the term. It's far better to look at the work that they can do and what the constraints are in their operation. The current generation of quantum computers work with environments that are computationally noisy, creating error rates that are more than eighteen orders of magnitude greater than classical computers. That puts a focus not only on managing error rates, but also on establishing meaningful benchmarks around quantum performance. There are also efforts to expand the working life of a qubit, the coherence time, and the speed of computation. Differing approaches to quantum computing trade off stability and durability of the quantum state needed to perform a computation. Quantum capabilities are expanding more rapidly than many had predicted and organizations need to develop a better understanding of where and when quantum computing can fit in their business plans.   More S&P Global Content: Next in Tech | Ep. 262: Quantum CEO Series: Alan Baratz Next in Tech | Ep. 248:SC25 Supercomputing conference Quantum computing and the future of data privacy   For S&P Global subscribers: Quantum Computing Market Monitor & Forecast AI, quantum and high-performance computing join forces at SC25 Access to quantum hardware remains cloudy, but more options are starting to appear Welcome to the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology   Credits: Host/Author: Eric Hanselman Guest: Dr. Theau Peronnin Producer/Editor: Feranmi Adeoshun Published With Assistance From: Sophie Carr, Kyra Smith  

In this episode of The Produce Moms Podcast, host Lori Taylor continues the celebration of the International Year of the Female Farmer with Ana Carrillo, Business Development Director at UVEX, a multi-generational farming operation based in Sonora, Mexico.   Ana shares her unique journey from studying marketing and international business to building a career within her family's farming operation. What began as a path outside of agriculture ultimately transformed into a deep passion for the industry-one rooted in legacy, responsibility, and purpose.

We kick off the next in our CEO series with a look at quantum computing. Alan Baratz is the CEO of D-Wave and he joins host Eric Hanselman to explore quantum computing architectures, how they're evolving, and how enterprises should be considering quantum computing applications. D-Wave now offers both annealing and gate model quantum computing systems, with different types of problems being suited to each type. While many view quantum computing as a distant future, quantum approaches are delivering business value today, particularly in quantum annealing, where optimization of scheduling and processing can be done with greater precision and speed. One of the challenges the enterprises face is translating existing use cases into the quantum realm. So often, heuristics are developed to approximate the computations that are required. The shift to quantum thinking steps beyond the heuristics that were applied to reduce computational efforts and looks at directly addressing computationally complex problems. It's a shift to embracing a new way addressing some of the most challenging enterprise problems.   More S&P Global Content: Next in Tech | Ep. 248:SC25 Supercomputing conference Quantum computing and the future of data privacy   For S&P Global subscribers: Quantum Computing Market Monitor & Forecast AI, quantum and high-performance computing join forces at SC25 Access to quantum hardware remains cloudy, but more options are starting to appear Welcome to the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology Credits: Host/Author: Eric Hanselman Guest: Alan Baratz Producer/Editor: Feranmi Adeoshun Published With Assistance From: Sophie Carr, Kyra Smith  

Did you like this episode? Send us a text message and share your thoughts!In this episode of Cow-Side Conversations, Kate (Kulp) Musselman of Kulp Family Dairy LLC in Blair County, Pennsyvlania gives an inside look at their 3,000-cow dairy operation. With three different sites and 6,500 acres between owned and rented land, Kate shares the herd management and employee management strategies that make up their dairy business and satellite operations. As they navigate an expansion that will take their herd from 3,000 cows to 4,500 cows in the next year, Kate describes some of the milestones, challenges, and goals for the expansion: labor efficiency, increased milk production, sustainable jobs, and more. With an ownership team of five family members, Kate also shares how both generations bring something to the table and how they try to balance family and business. 2026 is the International Year of the Woman Farmer, and Kate describes the excitement she has for not only being a female in agriculture, but a member of the Pennsyvlania dairy industry.  

Host and American Family Farmer, Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com shares the biggest news affecting family farmers, starting with a focus on 2026 being the International Year of the Woman Farmer, a look at the contribution that women in agriculture make, difficulties female farmers face in getting land, resources and leadership opportunities. Another conversation is in the rising costs of nearly everything and how the current wars are causing the rise and how they're affecting Americans, especially American family farmers. In addition, Doug focuses on the uncharge in diesel fuel charges, and higher diesel prices drastically affects farmers as so much of the equipment runs on diesel. In his opine segment addresses “farmer common sense,”as Doug looks to Arkansas in the Senate race there with a 6th generation farmer named Hallie Shoffner, who is working to tackle the impact of trade policies. Website: AmericanFamilyFarmerShow.com Social Media: @GoodDayNetworks

We're continuing our year-long series celebrating 2026 - the International Year of the Woman Farmer, by getting to know Chris Bassette and her operation - Killam & Bassette Farmstead. Hear how she and her husband are bringing up Connecticut's next-gen farmers while running a diversified agriculture operation featuring produce, eggs, pork, chicken, and tobacco, a CSA program, farm stand, multiple farmers' markets, farm dinners and more.

2026 steht ganz im Zeichen der Landwirtin: Die Vereinten Nationen rufen das „International Year of the Woman Farmer“ aus. In dieser Spezialfolge sprechen die DLG-Hosts Stefanie Pionke und Nathalie Joest mit drei Frauen, die Landwirtschaft, Verbandsarbeit und Agrarpolitik heute prägen wie kaum andere: Jana Gäbert (Betriebsleiterin Agrargenossenschaft Trebbin, Preisträgerin Women in Ag Award 2024) Mara Walz (Winzerin & stellv. Vorsitzende von Vinissima) Theresa Schmidt (Bundesvorsitzende der Landjugend / BDL) Die Podcast-Episode spricht darüber, wie das UN-Jahr der Frauen in der Landwirtschaft genutzt werden kann: Sichtbarkeit für Frauen entlang der gesamten Wertschöpfungskette Rollenklischees in der Branche aufzubrechen Zugang zu Kapital und Förderarchitekturen anzupassen, Mehr Informationen: Zum Allianzpapier von Verbänden und Initiativen zum „International Year of the Woman Farmer“ Die Female Agri Fellows im Überblick Der Women in Ag Award – Information und Bewerbung „Women in Ag“- Nominees berichten im DLG-online-Event Weitere Podcast-Episoden der Female Agri Fellows: Women in Ag Award-Preisträgerin Annika Behler über Mut und Frauen in AgTech Stories that empower Money matters - Frauen, Finanzen, Freiheit Endlosbaustelle Gleichberechtigung schließen Führung ergreifen und gestalten Über Vinissima: Vinissima Über den BDL: Bund der Deutschen Landjugend e.V. | Engagement auf dem Land · Über die Agrargenossenschaft Trebbin: Agrargenossenschaft Trebbin eG · Zur Jung-Landwirtinnen-Studie: Publikation: Die Junglandwirt:innen-Studie, Teil 3

If you're driving out of Derby heading north along the Housatonic, we want to tell you about that bright blue and white building and the great folks who run and support St. Vincent de Paul of the Valley's Thrift Shoppe & Food Bank. Check out how they turn thousands of second hand items into an amazing outpouring to address food insecurity across the Naugatuck Valley region.Then we'll continue with our year-long series celebrating 2026 - the International Year of the Woman Farmer, by getting to know Chris Bassette and her operation - Killam & Bassette Farmstead. Hear how she and her husband and Connecticut's next-gen farmers are running a diversified agriculture operation featuring produce, eggs, pork, chicken, and tobacco, all of which they market through their CSA program, farm stand, multiple farmers' markets, farm dinners and more. Finally, we'll circle back to the subject of food insecurity and how demand for assistance is still increasing as we bring back the director of CT Foodshare. As we head into spring, it's important to keep thinking about hungry children and families in our own neighborhoods. So, tune in and we'll tell you how to help make the most difference.

March is always a meaningful time. It is a chance to celebrate International Women's Day and National Ag Day, all while recognizing the people who shape our agricultural landscapes. This year carries even greater significance as it also marks the International Year of the Woman Farmer and the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists. It's a moment to reflect on the contributions, leadership, and resilience of those working the land, and to highlight the stories that often go untold.At the Rangeland Trust, we're fortunate to partner with remarkable landowners across California, many of whom are women leading the way in agriculture and conservation. In this episode, we spotlight one of those leaders: our 2025 Conservationist of the Year, Karen Sweet, honored at A Western Affair alongside her late husband, Darrel. A founding board member and Emeritus Council member, Darrel helped shape the Rangeland Trust's legacy, and together, the Sweet family has built a powerful story rooted in stewardship, partnership, and dedication to the land.In this episode, Rangeland Trust CEO and host Michael Delbar sits down with Karen to discuss how ranching in Alameda County has evolved, the vital role women continue to play in the industry, and the decision her family made to permanently conserve their ranch. Together, they also explore her leadership within the broader conservation community—including her work with the California Rangeland Conservation Coalition—and her perspective on what lies ahead for the next generation of land stewards.Want to learn more? Chat with us!Support the showLearn more about the work the Rangeland Trust does by following us on social media @rangelandtrust!

A Clare farmer is hoping to be a voice for women in agriculture, inspiring greater participation and leadership across the sector. Carina Roseingrave has been appointed as Ireland's ambassador for the International Year of the Woman Farmer 2026, in a move seen as a major achievement for both her local community and the wider farming sector. Farming at Burren View Farm in Crusheen, Carina was selected from a strong group of finalists and will now take on a national role highlighting the vital contribution of women in agriculture. Carina believes working together is key to securing a positive future for the agricultural sector.

Sign up for our newsletter! On this week's episode: A new initiative called Prepare PA is gearing up to help Pennsylvanians face the big challenges of the climate crisis, like more extreme weather and flooding. And 2026 is the International Year of the Woman Farmer. Women farmers in Pennsylvania talk about the growing diversity in agriculture. A sustainable farming group had a $59 million federal contract reinstated after the federal government tried to claw it back last year. A state House committee is advancing measures meant to protect Pennsylvanians from negative effects of new data centers. The Allegheny Land Trust has partnered with the Pittsburgh Penguins and a Pittsburgh-based natural gas company to purchase local forest carbon credits. Pennsylvania agencies will collaborate on recommendations for wildlife corridors. We're independent and non-profit, and we don't get money from WESA, WPSU or any other radio station. So we must turn to you, our listeners, for support. Take action today so we can continue to keep you informed.  Donate today.  Or send us a check to: The Allegheny Front, 67 Bedford Square, Pittsburgh, 15203.  And thanks! 

Musicologist Eric Alper on the Junos coming back to Winnipeg in 2027! (0:30); The Ukrainian guide to Winnipeg (10:00); Fertilizer costs are sky-rocketing! (17:35); International Year of the Woman Farmer (23:20).

The Agriland team bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture, which this week includes:Bluetongue movement restrictions ease;Jobs at risk at North Cork Creameries;Impact of US-Iran conflict;IFA protest ends and Bord Bia review to start;Mercosur deal provisionally applied;TAMS ranking and selection;Pneumonia on farms;International Year of the Woman Farmer ambassador.Don't forget to rate, review and follow The Farming Week, Agriland's weekly review of Irish agriculture, and visit Agriland.ie for more.

In this episode of The Work We Do, we speak with Lauren Phillips, Director of Partnerships and UN Collaboration at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, about why women and youth are central to the transformation of agrifood systems. The conversation draws on FAO's flagship reports to examine women's roles across agrifood systems, persistent gaps in access to land, finance, and opportunities, and why progress remains uneven despite decades of policy reform. We discuss the International Year of the Woman Farmer, youth participation in policymaking and the global challenge of youth unemployment, including why young women are disproportionately affected. The episode also explores the financing gap in agrifood systems and the economic case for investing in women and youth as drivers of inclusive growth, resilience, and food security. Key reports discussed in this episode: -              The Status of Women in Agrifood Systems (2023) https://www.fao.org/documents/card/en/c/cc5343en/ -              The Status of Youth in Agrifood Systems (2025) https://www.fao.org/3/cd5619en/online/cd5619en.html -              The Unjust Climate (2024) https://openknowledge.fao.org/handle/20.500.14283/cc9680en -              Financing Food for a Better Future (2025) https://openknowledge.fao.org/items/e279d507-3ac2-4f0b-a775-9937d97976b8

How a Lawyer and a Listicle Launched One of Quantum's Most Influential Media PlatformsEvan Kubes had no physics degree, no engineering background, and no idea what a qubit was when he stumbled across a press release about AWS investing in quantum. What he did have was experience translating complex industries for mainstream audiences — and within months, he and co-founder Alex Challans had turned a Wix website and a "Top 20 Most Influential People in Quantum" listicle into The Quantum Insider, now one of the industry's leading media and intelligence platforms. In this episode, Evan shares how that scrappy start grew into Resonance, a multi-vertical deep tech media company — and why he spent the last year making Our Quantum Future, a feature-length documentary premiering at APS March Meeting that aims to bring quantum out of the echo chamber and onto your screen.Why this episode mattersThis episode marks a new chapter for The New Quantum Era. In the intro, Sebastian shares some big updates — going fully independent, new media projects including the Helgoland 2025 documentary, a newsletter, and broader efforts to build a more accessible and equitable quantum technology ecosystem through open source and open standards. He also announces his new role as a Fellow at the Unitary Foundation. Read the full blog post: A New Chapter.The conversation with Evan Kubes is a perfect fit for this moment. Evan sits at the intersection of quantum's technical community and the broader world trying to make sense of it — a translator between physicists and the public. His story illuminates something the industry rarely discusses: how do you actually build awareness, trust, and market understanding for a technology most people can't explain?The documentary Our Quantum Future, produced for the International Year of Quantum and featuring Nobel laureates, a former CIA officer, and the leaders of Google, Microsoft, and IonQ, is designed for exactly that audience — the curious non-specialist who wants to understand what quantum means for the world. The ethics and national security themes it surfaces are relevant well beyond the quantum community.What you'll learnHow The Quantum Insider went from zero readers to a leading quantum industry platform using a creative "vanity listicle" strategy that got CEOs to respond overnightWhy a lawyer from the esports world saw the same market opportunity in quantum that venture capitalists were pouring billions into — and what that says about the accessibility gap in deep techHow the Resonance media model applies The Quantum Insider playbook to space, AI, and climate tech — and what makes a deep tech vertical ripe for this approachWhat 39 interviews across 40 countries revealed about how the quantum community thinks about ethics — including a striking divide between engineers ("I'm just solving a hard problem") and policymakers ("we need safeguards now")The Oppenheimer parallel: how the documentary draws a direct line between the atomic bomb's development and today's quantum technology, and why some builders don't think about consequences while others think about nothing elseA former CIA operative's reframing of quantum advantage as incremental compounding — 1% better per year for five years — and why that makes quantum feel much more real today than the "break all encryption" narrative suggestsWhy academics and corporate leaders consistently disagree on quantum's timeline, and where Evan lands after a year of filming both campsResources & linksGuest linksThe Quantum Insider — Quantum industry media, intelligence, and data platform co-founded by EvanResonance — Parent company extending the deep tech media model to space, AI, climate tech [link to confirm]Our Quantum Future — Documentary website with sign-up for distribution updatesPeople mentioned in the episodeAlex Challans — Co-founder and CEO of The Quantum Insider; Evan's business partnerNicholas Ogler — Former CIA operative featured in the documentary; redefines quantum advantage from a national security lensDr. Bill Phillips — Nobel Prize-winning physicist; discusses his bet with Carl Williams on the quantum advantage timelineDr. John Doyle — Professor of quantum at Harvard, president of APS; draws the Oppenheimer parallelIlyas Khan — Former CEO of Quantinuum; argues for educational licensing frameworks around quantum technologyEric Cornell — Nobel Prize winner featured in the documentaryMentioned in the introA New Chapter — NQE blog post — Sebastian's full announcement on going independent, new projects, and the future of the podcastUnitary Foundation — Open-source quantum technology ecosystem; Sebastian is now a FellowKey quotes & insights"When Oppenheimer and the most brilliant minds in the world were developing the atom, you had a large group who didn't really understand what they were building — they were just trying to solve a very difficult engineering and physics problem. We posed that same question to engineers at Google today: do you ever think about the potential consequences of what you're building? They said, absolutely not.""Quantum advantage to me is simply: if I can do a certain task 1% better every single year for five years, that compounds quite heavily. A country that uses quantum to improve radar detection by half a percent per year for five years has a massive advantage." — Nicholas Agler, former CIA"We emailed 20 people in the quantum industry — CEOs of Microsoft, Google, IonQ, Atom Computing — and said: Congratulations, you made The Quantum Insider's list of the top 20 most influential people in quantum. Every single person responded and agreed to do an interview.""For any industry to succeed, you've gotta get the venture capitalists and the capital markets around it, and you've gotta get the end users excited. If it's only PhDs talking to each other, it's gonna be a very limited market.""This documentary was not made for the quantum industry. It was made for Joe Blow and Cindy Blow at home who've never heard of this industry — to elevate and highlight all this fascinating work that we're doing."Sponsorqubitsok — Cut Noise. Work Quantum. The quantum computing job board and arXiv research digest built for the community. - Job seekers & researchers: Subscribe free at qubitsok.com — weekly job alerts + daily paper digest filtered by 400+ quantum tags. - Hiring managers: Post your quantum role and reach 500+ targeted subscribers. Use code NEWQUANTUMERA-50 for 50% off your first listing at qubitsok.com/post-job.Join the conversationSee the film: Visit ourquantumfuture.com to sign up for distribution updates — the premiere is at APS March Meeting in Boulder, with broader release to follow.Read the blog ...

For the People is bringing it home this week with our partners at the CT Dept. of Agriculture celebrating 2026 - the International Year of the Woman Farmer. The second segment of our year-long series 'Women Farmers In Focus' introduces Yoco Roots and its founding farmer Corina Hayes - whose roots in agriculture date back several generations. Check out how she's cultivating culturally-relevant herbs and produce while engaging our next generation of young farmers!

Don't think our society has a major challenge to face when addressing youth social media addiction? Our first segment this morning may be kind of shocking as we bring in a Southern CT State University professor and expert on youth social media addiction to deliver some well researched scientific facts, discuss some disturbing trends that are only getting worse - along with suggesting some possible solutions.Then we'll visit a representative from Hall Neighborhood House, serving underprivileged Bridgeport East Side residents for 140 years. Fnd out how this community nonprofit is addressing social, financial, recreational, and health needs across their service area, and how you can help them do even more.And we'll close with Part 2 of our series celebrating 2026 - the International Year of the Woman Farmer. Meet Corina Hayes at Yoco Roots - whose roots in agriculture date back several generations. Listen and learn how she's cultivating culturally-relevant herbs and produce while engaging our next generation of young farmers.

In this episode of the Produce Moms Podcast, Lori Taylor and Beth Bechdol discuss the significance of the International Year of the Woman Farmer, highlighting the vital role women play in agriculture globally.

Tyne Morgan hosts AgDay: The EPA releases new guidelines for farmers who want to fix their own equipment. Plus, cattle inventory numbers hit a low not seen in 75 years! We have a look at what that means for the market. Plus, we help ring in what's being called "International Year of the Woman Farmer".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This segment represents the first of our monthly 'Women Farmers In Focus' series promoting the International Year of the Woman Farmer. Get to know the first of about a dozen Connecticut women farmers that For the People will be featuring throughout 2026 as we engage with Jen Halfinger of Halfinger Farms and Dancing Daffodils in Higganum!

Did you know 2026 is the International Year of the Woman Farmer? Connecticut has a lot to celebrate when it comes to our venerable women farmers, so we're connecting with the Commissioner of the state's Department of Agriculture to cover a number of related subjects - and to help us kick off our year-long series focusing on local women farmers.

Why are rangelands and pastoralists vital to the culture, ecology, and economy of the world? Igshaan Samuels, a rangeland scientist in South Africa and co-chair of the IYRP Global Alliance, defines and describes these people and places. You will learn in this interview that pastoralists are the front-line custodians of over half of the world's land area! The International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists (2026) aims to raise awareness of these lifeways, the oldest in human civilization. Visit the episode page at https://artofrange.com/episodes/iyrp-january-what-are-rangelands-who-are-pastoralists-why-do-they-matter-igshaan-samuels to experience pastoralists caring for rangelands and to learn how to share these important people and places with the people you interact with every day.

Did you know 2026 is the International Year of the Woman Farmer? Connecticut has a lot to celebrate when it comes to our venerable women farmers, so we'll be connecting with the Commissioner of the state's Department of Agriculture to cover a number of related subjects - and to help us kick off our year-long series focusing on local women farmers.Then we'll raise collective voices and introduce our new Connecticut State Troubadour. Besides learning more about him, we'll tap into all the creative ways he hopes to promote and provide musicians and songwriters with greater visibility, as well as ensuring these musical creatives are able to be so much more than starving artists when it comes to getting fairly compensated for gigs.And, as promised, we'll bring you the first of our monthly 'Women Farmers In Focus' series promoting the International Year of the Woman Farmer getting to know the first of about a dozen Connecticut women farmers that For the People will be featuring throughout 2026. So put down roots for a few more minutes and enjoy a visit with Jen Halfinger of Halfinger Farms and Dancing Daffodils in Higganum!

Did you know that The United Nations has designated 2026 as the International Year of Volunteers for Sustainable Development (IVY 2026), the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists, and the International Year of the Woman Farmer? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda Hemmelgarn for her conversation with Seth Itzkan, environmental futurist and cofounder of Soil4Climate, an international nongovernmental organization advancing the science, policy and practice of soil restoration through regenerative grazing and agroforestry practices as a climate solution. Itzkan discusses the role ruminants play in agriculture, soil restoration and sustainability. For state policies on soil health, see: https://nerdsforearth.com/state-healthy-soils-policy/ ; and for the  Friends of the Earth report on the misconceptions on  No-Till Farming, see: https://foe.org/resources/rethinking-no-till/Related Websites: www.soil4climate.org

Ep 244 | Apparently, we all care about the food pyramid again. It's back in the spotlight thanks to a viral White House reel and a 12-year-old South Park prediction. This week on Discover AG, Natalie and Tara break down what's actually new (and what's not) in the updated food pyramid, celebrate a global win for women in agriculture, and highlight the sheep farmers behind Ralph Lauren's 2026 Winter Olympics collection. They also dig into the real history of vanilla to discover why it's so expensive — and not even a little bit basic. What We Discovered This Week

In this episode of The Produce Moms Podcast, host Lori Taylor welcomes back CarrieAnn Arias, CEO of USA Pears, to discuss the upcoming International Year of the Woman Farmer in 2026. They explore the significance of celebrating women in agriculture, the role of female farmers globally, and the impact of agriculture on women's livelihoods.

Host and American Family Farmer, Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com shares the biggest news affecting family farmers, starting with the declaration that this year is the International Year of the Woman Farmer. Shedding light on the essential contributions of women in farming and agri-business. Supporting the International Year of the Woman Farmer aligns with a commitment to advance opportunities for all farmers, ensuring that women in agriculture have resources, recognition and the support they need to succeed.Moving on, Doug shares updates on the infrastructure that goes on in new farming operations called Virtual Fencing. It's a lot like the Invisible Fence people use for their dogs, but it's become effective to reduce labor when moving animals between pastures with farmers creating boundaries of their choice. Then, Doug shares his thoughts on evaluating an agri-tourism operation on your farm. With many farmers having more time on their hands during the winter months, it's a good time to look back on the past year and think about what you want to change or try for an upcoming season.  Website: AmericanFamilyFarmerShow.com Social Media: @GoodDayNetworks

Welcome to Season 3 of The Backyard Bouquet Podcast — and to the first episode of 2026.To kick off the new year, I'm doing something a little different. In this episode, I'm sharing the full replay of a live planning workshop I hosted this past weekend called How to Plan Your Most Profitable Dahlia Season Yet.Growers joined live from all over the world — Australia, Canada, Germany, France, New Zealand, the UK, and across the U.S. — and the response made it clear this was too valuable to let disappear once the workshop ended.If you're growing dahlias or running a flower farm and want 2026 to feel more focused, profitable, and aligned, this episode will help you step out of overwhelm and into clarity.What You'll Learn in This EpisodeIn this live workshop replay, we walk step-by-step through how to: Reflect on your 2025 growing season — what worked, what didn't, and what you learned Clarify what you want 2026 to look and feel like, both personally and financially Build a realistic, actionable plan instead of guessing or reacting mid-season Map your year season by season so you're not scrambling later Choose the right revenue streams for your farm and stay laser-focusedWhile this training was created specifically for dahlia growers, the planning framework applies to all flower farmers who want to grow with intention and profit in mind.Mentioned in This Episode The Profitable Dahlia Summit (March 3–4, 2026) A 2-day virtual summit focused on real business strategies for dahlia growers — pricing, selling, marketing, tuber sales, farm events, and more.Grab your ticket here: https://thefloweringfarmhouse.mykajabi.com/profitabledahiliasummit/There is a free 2026 planning workbook that goes along with this episode. You can download it here and follow along at your own pace: https://thefloweringfarmhouse.myflodesk.com/2026workbookYour Next StepIf you make it through this entire workshop, I encourage you to choose one action to take next — even a small one.Whether that's: Tracking your numbers Clarifying your revenue goals Committing to selling instead of giving your flowers awayMomentum comes from action.I'd love to hear what your next step is — you can message me on Instagram or leave a review and share what stood out for you.Let's Make 2026 Count2026 has been declared the International Year of the Female Farmer, and I truly believe this can be your most profitable and aligned growing season yet — if you plan for it.Grab the workbook, pour yourself a cup of coffee or tea, and let's start planning.Welcome to Season 3 of The Backyard Bouquet Podcast.

Concrete production makes up about 8 percent of global carbon emissions each year. Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania are trying to develop more sustainable options. Residential solar tax credits expired at the end of 2025, but solar installers say there’s still an affordable way to do rooftop arrays. Women are now producing nearly half of the world’s food. That’s why – when the 2026 Pennsylvania Farm Show opens on Saturday, January 10th - one of the new components includes displays and opportunities to talk with Pennsylvania women involved in agriculture. It also ties into 2026’s “International Year of the Woman Farmer.” And for our final story today we’re going to explore a fun, even inspirational deep dive: The average American throws out almost 5 pounds of solid waste every day. But what if we could give our junk new life? One Philadelphia-area artist is doing just that. If you're already a member of WITF's Sustaining Circle, you know how convenient it is to support programs like this. By increasing your monthly gift in this new year, you can help WITF close the budget gap left by the loss of federal funding. Visit us online at witf.org/increase or become a new sustaining circle member at www.witf.org/givenow. And thank you!Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2026 is the International Year of the Woman Farmer, and for the first episode of Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg of the year, we're kicking things off with a special conversation about the essential role that women play across food and agriculture systems. Dani sits down with Monicah Yator, Founder of Indigenous Women and Girls Initiative, to discuss the cross-cutting benefits of investing in and uplifting women farmers, exciting progress in East Africa to protect smallholder producers and promote agroecology, and Yator's hopes for the future of food and farming systems.  

Despite AI dominating headlines, Network World notes that 2025 proved to be a landmark year for quantum computing, with the UN declaring it the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology. Quantinuum launched the Helios quantum computer in November, claiming it's the most accurate commercial system available, while the industry raised $3.77 billion in equity funding during the first nine months – nearly triple 2024's total. You can listen to all of the Quantum Minute episodes at https://QuantumMinute.com. The Quantum Minute is brought to you by Applied Quantum, a leading consultancy and solutions provider specializing in quantum computing, quantum cryptography, quantum communication, and quantum AI. Learn more at https://AppliedQuantum.com.

India's rural areas are developing at an extraordinary rate, and it poses both challenges and extraordinary opportunities to rethink development at a large scale. Across the OECD, over nine in ten households are now connected to the Internet, but in rural regions connectivity still lags behind, with only about 89% of rural households having even a basic broadband connection. https://www.oecd.org/en/publications/2024/11/oecd-digital-economy-outlook-2024-volume-2_9b2801fc.html India reflects these contrasts in its own way, but the speed of change is remarkable. Over the four years ending in December 2024, internet penetration in rural India surged from 59% to 78%, a jump that outpaced urban growth, which rose from 77% to 90% over the same period. https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/indias-rural-subscribers-to-primarily-drive-arpu-growth-in-fy26-crisil/121130745 Recorded live from the OECD Rural Development Conference in Rio de Janeiro, Shayne MacLachlan speaks with Shahid Iqbal Choudhary, Secretary to the Government in the Department of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, about how India's fascinating track-record of rural transformation can offer practical lessons to policymakers everywhere. Tune in to hear how one of the world's most dynamic rural transformations is unfolding and what it means for the future of development. Dr. Shahid currently serves as Secretary to the Government, Department of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj (Local Self-Government). Over the course of his distinguished public service career, he has held several key leadership positions, including Secretary, Tribal Affairs, J&K Government; CEO, Mission Youth J&K; Managing Director, Skill Development & Livelihood Initiatives; and multiple tenures as District Development Commissioner/District Magistrate in Srinagar, Rajouri, Bandipora, Leh, Udhampur, Kathua, and Reasi. He has also served as Additional Secretary in the Chief Minister's Office, Director, Information & Public Relations, Managing Director, J&K Tourism Development Corporation, Additional Secretary, Planning & Development, Special Officer, Relief & Reconstruction Leh, and SDM Nowshera. Internationally, Dr. Shahid is recognized as a resource person on mobile indigenous communities, transhumance, and migration. He is a member of the UN Working Group for the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists and has represented India in international collaborations on pastoralism and migratory indigenous peoples in Albania (2021), Ethiopia (2021), and Italy (2022). As Public Affairs and Communications Manager, Shayne engages with policy issues concerning SMEs, tourism, culture, regions and cities to name a few. He has worked on a number of OECD campaigns including “Going Digital”, "Climate Action" and "I am the future of work". **** To learn more, visit OECD Latin American Rural Development Conference www.oecd.org/en/events/2025/11/…nt-conference.html and the OECD's work on Rural Development www.oecd.org/en/topics/policy-i…l-development.html. Find out more on these topics by reading Reinforcing Rural Resilience www.oecd.org/en/publications/re…e_7cd485e3-en.html and Rural Innovation Pathways www.oecd.org/en/publications/ru…s_c86de0f4-en.html. To learn more about the OECD, our global reach, and how to join us, go to www.oecd.org/about/ To keep up with latest at the OECD, visit www.oecd.org/ Get the latest OECD content delivered directly to your inbox! Subscribe to our newsletters: www.oecd.org/newsletters

Stephanie Larson and Mikie McDonnell encourage you to attend the Society for Range Management's flagship event in Monterey, California to kick off the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists. Listen to learn about location, conference themes, tour options, and plenary sessions. Go to the episode page at https://artofrange.com/episodes/aor-171-celebrating-global-rangelands-pastoralism-srms-2026-annual-meeting for conference website links and a transcript of this conversation.

This is Unesco's International Year of Quantum Science and Technology, marking a century and more since this fascinating branch of physics came to transform our understanding of the world. Not only that, for people of faith quantum science has arguably transformed our understanding of the nature of God and the nature of humanity. Rosa Hunt investigates the strange, and sometimes downright weird world of quantum uncertainty, dead-and-alive cats, and the possibility of multiverses.Her guests include Professor David Wilkinson, Dr Emily Qureshi-Hurst, Dr Nick Spencer and Father Lee Taylor.

Glass is generally considered inert, but recent decades have seen increasing interest in glasses that react more readily with their environment. Courtney Calahoo, research and development team lead at Genics, shares her journey to working on dissolvable glasses, describes some of her current projects, and provides examples of how Indigenous knowledge can benefit modern scientific research.View the transcript for this episode here.About the guestCourtney Calahoo is research and development team lead at Genics Inc., a chemical manufacturer in Alberta, Canada. She became interested in dissolvable glasses while working in Lothar Wondraczek's group at the Otto Schott Institute of Materials Research, and she now develops dissolvable glass rods for wood preservation at Genics. During the International Year of Glass celebrations at the United Nations in 2022, Courtney talked about her experiences as an Indigenous woman glass scientist and the overlap between Indigenous knowledge and glass science. Read a summary of her talk here and watch the recording here (2:35:00 mark). Learn more about the ingenuity of Indigenous materials scientists in this book.About ACerSFounded in 1898, The American Ceramic Society is the leading professional membership organization for scientists, engineers, researchers, manufacturers, plant personnel, educators, and students working with ceramics and related materials.

UK quantum infrastructure company Q-CTRL has partnered with the Estonia-based QUCAN global computing center to offer a global virtual classroom experience for aspiring quantum professionals through the QC101 program. This collaboration combines Q-CTRL's interactive quantum education platform, Black Opal, with live expert instruction from prestigious universities and institutions. The initiative supports the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology (IYQ) and aims to address the growing demand for quantum talent. You can listen to all of the Quantum Minute episodes at https://QuantumMinute.com. The Quantum Minute is brought to you by Applied Quantum, a leading consultancy and solutions provider specializing in quantum computing, quantum cryptography, quantum communication, and quantum AI. Learn more at https://AppliedQuantum.com.

A recent article I read states that the United Nations General Assembly has designated 1999 as the "International Year of Older Persons." The theme will be "towards a society of all ages." This theme was chosen to promote the philosophy that societies should be inclusive in nature, should embrace all population groups, and share their resources equally. October 1st, 1998 will be the day that the UN launches its year long celebration, which is also the International Day of Older Persons, having its beginning in 1990. The United States Planning Committee for this unique year recognizes aging as multi-dimensional and spanning every individual's lifelong development. The importance and contribution of older persons to intergenerational richness, the heterogeneity of the older population, and it is concerned about the continuing poverty of many older persons and the necessity to provide adequate health care in the later years. The committee seeks to create opportunities for all of our citizens to understand, appreciate, and celebrate the contributions to nation, community, and family of older persons as citizens, caregivers, volunteers and workers. The committee is working to focus attention on the challenge to our nation to ensure that the increases in life expectancy are matched by the increased opportunities for older persons to find fulfillment to these years. It also recognizes education as an enterprise that is lifelong and takes place in many different settings. It is the mission of this committee to encourage thoughtful planning to intergenerational projects, seminars, discussion groups, and ethnic and cultural heritage programs in educational systems, corporations, religious organizations, and the public and private sector. So dear readers of this warm thoughts column, be looking for special events in our community and be an active participant in this year's honoring many of you!Grandma and Grandpa: I like to walk with grandma and grandpa. Their steps are short like mine. They don't say, "Now, hurry up," they always take their time. I like to walk with grandma and grandpa. Their eyes see things mine. Pebbles bright, a funny cloud, and hidden drops of dew. Most people have to hurry, they do not stop and see. I'm glad God made grandma and grandpa unrushed and young like me. Author Unknown. Celebrate towards a society of all ages all year! Warm Thoughts from the Little Home on the Prairie Over a Cup of Tea written by Dr Luetta G WernerPublished in the Marion Record, October 8th, 1998.Download the Found Photo Freebie and cherish your memories of the past.Enjoy flipping through the Vintage Photo Book on your coffee table.I hope you enjoyed this podcast episode! Please follow along on this journey by going to visualbenedictions.com or following me on Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest. You can listen to the podcast on Apple Podcast,Spotify,Stitcher, and Overcast. And don't forget to rate and review so more people can tune in! I'd greatly appreciate it.Till next time,Trina