ABOVE: Don’t know where your beef comes from? You’re not alone. USDA’s new guidelines for voluntary labeling of beef restore some transparency to our food system, but it will take an act of Congress to ensure consumers know where their … Continued
We’re excited to introduce WORC’s new executive director, Deb Love. By: Paula Antoine, WORC Board Chair It is with great enthusiasm that the Western Organization of Resource Councils (WORC) announces the appointment of Deborah Love as our new Executive Director. … Continued
New animated short film shows how rural electric cooperatives with over 42 million members can lead the transition to clean energy. This week, WORC as part of the Rural Power Coalition (RPC) celebrated the launch of a new animated short … Continued
After a decade of grassroots organizing, EPA finally orders a stop to routine venting and flaring of methane from new sources. Routine venting and flaring of gas has been polluting our atmosphere since oil wells were first commercialized back in … Continued
Learning how to be comfortable, being uncomfortable. Western Native Voice works year-round to inspire Native leadership so our communities flourish. We are excited to share with you Western Native Voice’s Community Spotlight, designed to highlight grassroots organizing and individuals creating change … Continued
In the heart of North Dakota’s Bakken oil play, residents of the Fort Berthold Reservation have been dealing with high rates of respiratory diseases. Now they may have the data to protect themselves. This article originally appeared in WORC’s newsletter, … Continued
New Forest Service proposal intends to allow companies to build dangerous carbon pipelines and injection sites on public lands for permanent storage of carbon dioxide. On December 22nd, 2023, WORC along with Dakota Resource Council (DRC), Northern Plains Resource Council … Continued
New report commissioned by DRA exposed Black Hills Energy’s faulty arguments for charging homeowners extra fees for installing rooftop solar. In late 2023, Dakota Rural Action used data to successfully fight a proposed fee on rooftop solar in the Black … Continued
Mastering grant writing has emerged as a vital skill for farmers and ranchers, nearly as crucial as comprehending soil health or navigating deals with processors. Above: Jennie Aubert and Illene Roggensack, seasoned grant writers, kicked off the workshop by guiding … Continued
WORC joined allies across the nation to urge the USDA to quickly restore the Packers and Stockyards Act and protect our nation’s farmers and ranchers from unchecked corporate power. On December 13th, 2023, WORC joined 61 allied organizations to send … Continued