Farm Sector Solvency, Liquidity, and Profitability Expected to Worsen Slightly in 2022

Solvency is a measure of the ability of a farm or ranch operation to satisfy its debt obligations when due. 

Popular measures of solvency include the 

• debt-to-asset ratio, 
• debt-to-equity ratio, and 
• equity-to-asset ratio. 

In 2022, these three solvency measures are expected to slightly worsen because debt is forecast to grow at a faster rate than the value of assets.]...ERS-USDA

Assets, Debt, and Wealth
Suggested citation for linking to this discussion:
U.S. Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service. Farm Sector Income & Finances: Assets, Debt, and Wealth, February 4, 2022.

https://www.ers.usda.gov/topics/farm-economy/farm-sector-income-finances/assets-debt-and-wealth/

USDA ERS - Assets, Debt, and Wealth The farm business balance sheet reports estimates of the current market value of farm business sector assets, debt, and equity as of December 31 of a given year. It is called a "balance sheet" because of the accounting relationship: assets – debt = farm equity. Farmers and ranchers, agribusinesses and farm lenders, program administrators, policy analysts, and others often need information on ... www.ers.usda.gov

 

STOP BULLYING. Communication Tips for Parents and Caregivers March 2022

 

Communication Tips for Parents and Caregivers Talking about bullying can be difficult. For adults, it can be uncomfortable to remember experiences they had with bullying as a kid. Bullying can be traumatic . Years later, people can still feel the sting from receiving an insult or become overwhelmed with guilt and shame by the memory of hurting a friend’s feelings. This is exactly why parents and caregivers need to talk to kids about bullying. Not sure where to begin? Here are some tips that can make starting the conversation a little less awkward. Keep it casual. While you’re eating breakfast on the weekend, ask something straightforward like, “What was the best and worst thing that happened last week?” Be honest about your experiences. Share an age-appropriate story about an experience you had with bullying. Start with, “Did I ever tell you about ….?” Be sure to share how the experience made you feel at the time. Be curious. Let your kid know that you’ve been hearing about cyberbullying lately and ask if they have ever seen it. Show them you want to learn more by asking questions about things they may have witnessed and how they handled the situation. Listen without judgment. Bullying affects everyone and every situation is different. Kids can play many roles in bullying. Let them know you are there for them no matter what. Ask open-ended questions. If the child witnessed something and they aren’t sure if it was teasing or bullying, asking questions like “Do you think this incident was meant to make someone look bad?” will allow you to get more information about what happened. Stay calm. Remember, the goal is to hear about their experience, provide support, and help prevent it from happening again. If you seem angry or upset, a kid might not feel as comfortable sharing information with you. Determine if you will need to talk to the school about what your child has shared. Be supportive. If your child shares that they have bullied someone, they will need your help to learn from the experience and find healthy ways to interact with peers. Bullying is a behavior that can be changed. If you find out bullying has occurred, you, your kid's school, or community officials can work together to support your child, whether they were bullied, bullied others, or witnessed bullying. Remember to review our tips for reporting cyberbullying as well. Learn more on StopBullying.gov   More Communication Resources to Help Stop Bullying  For youth: learn how to bring up conversations about bullying with adults. Learn how to report cyberbullying. Parents, review our Talking to Your Kids About Cyberbullying: Tools for Parents guide. Parents, read our Cyberbullying Part 2: What Parents Can Do page. Visit our Bullying Prevention Training Center.

Join the Dialogue: Exploring Equitable Approaches to Ending Hunger in America March 28, 2022

  United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network

In honor of Women’s History Month and National Nutrition Month, SDSN USA is excited to invite you to Exploring Equitable Approaches to Ending Hunger in America: Food, Farming, Families, and Justice, a virtual dialogue on Monday, March 28 from 3:00 - 5:00 PM EDT.   The event is co-hosted by the SDSN USA Diversity, Equity, and Justice Working Group and Zero Hunger Pathways Project, and will bring together food justice advocates, researchers, and academics to explore the impact of historic inequities and what policies and approaches are needed to address racial and gender inequities to put the country on the pathway to zero hunger.    The conversation will focus on how sustainable food systems and agricultural practices can better support women farmers and farmworkers, engage them in decision-making, and create jobs for the future. See the attached graphic for more information on the panelists.    It's free and open to the public. Register today. We hope you can make it!   As always, you can keep up-to-date on our events at www.sdsnusa.org/events, and follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn for regular updates!    Please reach out to usa@unsdsn.org with questions or comments.

 

 

Black Emergency Managers Association International Washington, D.C.
bEMA International Cooperation, Collaboration, Communication, Coordination, Community engagement, and  Partnering (C5&P)   A 501 (c) 3 organization     We must act as if we answer to, and only answer to, our ancestors, our children, and the unborn. — Amilcar Cabra

Entitlements for nonprofits and Faith-based organizations. FEMA to Host Nonprofit Security Grant Program Webinars March 2022

The unwillingness to try is worse than any failure.   Nikki Giovanni
 
Beyond diversity and inclusion, equity.
 
Pass this along to any nonprofit especially faith-based entities for grant opportunity that THEY ARE ENTITLED TO for Black, Latino, and Tribal Nations. 
 
Other entities have been taking full advantage of these grants opportunities for the protection of their facilities. 
 
Valid 501c3 entities, no P.O. Box but a valid address, mission statement, and needs are eligible for these grants for the protection of their buildings and members.  For physical barriers, doors, security cameras, contract security, fences, education & training, and other security\protection needs.
 
Dot your ‘I’s and cross your ‘T’s. 
 
BEMA International is a member of the Department of Homeland Security Intergovernmental Affairs association\partnership, and your existing or future membership can be written in your proposal.  
 
One of the greatest challenges is the risk and threat vulnerability assessment used as a basis for these grants that must be accomplished before grant proposal submission.  The pre-grant submission tasks is what your ‘good standing’ membership in BEMA International accomplishes for our organization members.
 
Get your questions answered.  There is no excuse or reason not too.
 
BEMA International
 

Black Emergency Managers Association International Washington, D.C.
bEMA International Cooperation, Collaboration, Communication, Coordination, Community engagement, and  Partnering (C5&P)   A 501 (c) 3 organization      The unwillingness to try is worse than any failure.   Nikki Giovanni

 

FEMA to Host Nonprofit Security Grant Program Webinars FEMA is hosting a series of webinars for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Nonprofit Security Grant Program. These webinars are for all nonprofit organizations interested in learning more about the program and its priorities, eligibility and application process. To register, click on your preferred session below Webinar: 3 p.m. ET on March 16. Meeting ID: 161 966 7216 Password: FY22NSGP Webinar: 3 p.m. ET on March 25. Meeting ID: 161 296 0254 Password: FY22NSGP Webinar: 3 p.m. ET on April 1. Meeting ID: 161 070 7162 Password: FY22NSGP Additional program information can be found on FEMA.gov. The vulnerability self-assessment tool, as well as other helpful safety and security information for nonprofits, can be found at the Hometown Security webpage at CISA.gov. For questions regarding the webinars or to request special accommodations, contact FEMA-NSGP@fema.dhs.gov.

 

Final! No matter who. We need to know. [Final] Ongoing School Bomb Threats – Nationwide | 03-08-22 | INC10374477

Transparency

With the advanced technology in the U.S. for tracing, purchasing at the lowest level for burner phone tracking, crypto technology.

We still do not know?

No matter who.  We need to know, and why.

UNCLASSIFIED // FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY TLP:GREEN        Situation Report   [Final] Ongoing School Bomb Threats – Nationwide | 03-08-22 | INC10374477   Critical Infrastructure Involved: None   Summary: There are no updates to bomb threats received at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) today. Central will go back to normal threshold reporting regarding impacts to critical infrastructure and HBCUs.   Background: A high number of threats, starting with HBCUs, were received beginning in late January 2022 via robocalls, phone, and social media postings.     Incident Location:   CISA Actions:      Will report by exception only

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