Dry Creek Rancheria

The Agricultural Research Service, located in Berkeley, CA, operates under the umbrella of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). This federal agency is instrumental in shaping policies related to farming, agriculture, food safety, forestry, and natural resource management within the country. By spearheading numerous programs tailored to assist rural communities, farmers, ranchers, and consumers, the USDA actively supports sustainable agricultural practices and initiatives. With a primary focus on fostering agricultural innovation and economic growth, the USDA ensures food safety standards, manages national forests, and champions the conservation and stewardship of natural resources. Through a combination of assistance programs, food and nutrition initiatives, and ongoing research efforts, the agency plays a pivotal role in promoting public health and environmental sustainability across the nation. Generated using this brand's available information

Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) negotiates and administers maritime labor agreements with the International Long shore and Warehouse Union (ILWU). PMA s 71 members are cargo carriers, terminal operators and stevedores that operate along the U.S. West Coast. The PMA and the ILWU are in a six-year labor contract, subject to ratification by the memberships of both parties. During the ratification process, the ILWU and PMA have agreed to extend the previous agreement which dates to 2002. West Coast port operations (including non-containerized cargo such as bulk and autos) now support 8 million U.S. jobs and contribute 11 percent of the U.S. GDP. The domestic business impact of West Coast port trade is $1.3 trillion - roughly equivalent to the GDP of Canada or Mexico.