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FARMFRESH Market has Something for Everyone

September 17, 2009 acampbell

On an early fall day when the rain refused to pass farmers and producers from the DC-metropolitan region gathered for the opening of the FRESHFARM Market by the White House on Vermont Ave. Federal employees, area workers and out-of-town visitors gathered for the festivities despite the weather and...

Food and Nutrition Farming

Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food News Coverage

September 16, 2009 acampbell

Big plans for small farmers Warriors in the battle for more local, sustainable food have long been suspicious of the Department of Agriculture and its relationship to large agricultural interests. But even the most dedicated political agrarian has to admit that the USDA is getting local food fever...

Food and Nutrition Farming

White House Chef Sam Kass helps USDA Dish Out Nutritious, Local Food

September 16, 2009 acampbell

Remember when your favorite dish unexpectedly appeared on the menu at your school cafeteria? It was the same feeling of excitement today at the USDA Cafeteria. White House Chef Sam Kass mixed up Honey Crisp Apple Salad (with or without chicken) for USDA employees and visitors as Deputy Secretary...

Food and Nutrition Farming

Rain or Shine, Local Farmers Deliver

September 11, 2009 acampbell

It was a rainy morning here at the USDA headquarters in Washington DC, but that did not stop the local farm vendors from setting up shop at the weekly USDA Farmer’s Market.

Food and Nutrition Farming

Secretary Tom Vilsack visited Amqui Elementary School in Madison, TN

September 09, 2009 acampbell

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack visited Amqui Elementary School in Madison, TN yesterday as part of the Obama Administration's 'My Education, My Future' events.

Food and Nutrition

Fighting for Family Farmers at Farm Aid 2009

September 07, 2009 acampbell

Family farmers from throughout the country descended into St. Louis over the weekend for the 24th annual Farm Aid Conference. Stars including Willie Nelson, Neil Young, John Mellencamp, and Dave Mathews were on hand to shine a spotlight on the struggles that small- and mid-sized farmers face.

Food and Nutrition Farming

DC area USDA employees help feed hungry people in their community

September 02, 2009

Last Friday marked the final collection day for the Feds Feed Families, a government-wide summer food drive led by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM). Typically, summer is the slowest time for food bank donations, but the needs of hungry people stay the same throughout the year. Therefore, OPM...

Food and Nutrition

The Pool: The Great Equalizer

August 27, 2009 Mary A., Consumer Safety Inspector, USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service

When I received an email from US Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack regarding the President and first Lady’s summer of service initiative, United We Serve, I thought, “Oh no, now what?” As I read about the goals of the program, I wasn’t sure if I would have either the time or the energy...

Food and Nutrition

Secretaries Vilsack and Duncan participate in food packaging event to promote “United We Serve”

August 19, 2009 acampbell

On Monday, August 17, Secretary Vilsack joined Secretary of Education Arne Duncan for a Rural Tour event in Hamlet, North Carolina. While they were there, the Secretaries had the opportunity to participate in a meal packaging service project at Richmond Community College to promote President Obama’s...

Food and Nutrition

USDA employees contributing to United We Serve initiative

August 03, 2009

The Obama administration has called on Americans from all backgrounds and walks of life to work to improve their communities as part of the United We Serve project. Here at USDA, many of our more than 100,000 employees are doing their part. They are driven to serve, and proud to identify ways to use...

Food and Nutrition Initiatives

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