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USDA announced the Working Lands Climate Corps (WLCC) to Train Young People in Climate-Smart Agriculture

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February 12, 2024

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USDA announced the Working Lands Climate Corps (WLCC) to train young people in climate-smart agriculture. More than 100 young people will serve with state and local organizations while gaining technical training and exposure to career pathways in climate and conservation. To support this effort, USDA partnered with AmeriCorps, The Corps Network and the National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD).