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Food Safety Tips for All of Your Fall Fun

October 09, 2018 Meredith Carothers, Food Safety Education Staff, Food Safety and Inspection Service, USDA

Welcome to fall! Even though the weather is beginning to cool and the days are becoming shorter, there are so many fun fall activities to do with your family and friends. Whether you’re planning to do something outdoors like apple picking, hiking or camping; or have a fun cookout or pot luck event...

Health and Safety

A Bacterial Reboot for Penicillin

October 09, 2018 Jan Suszkiw, Public Affairs Specialist, USDA Agricultural Research Service

The next time you stroll outside after the rain, thank the soil bacteria below for the sweet, earthy smell that fills the air.

Research and Science

Rivers and Trails Connect People to the Outdoors

October 04, 2018 Larry Moore, Office of Communication, USDA Forest Service

Fifty years ago, President Lyndon Johnson signed into law two landmark pieces of legislation: the National Wild and Scenic Rivers Act and the National Trails System Act.

Forestry Recreation

What Can I Bring Back with Me When I Travel Overseas?

October 04, 2018 Kim Bailey, APHIS Lead Web Manager

When you travel, it’s likely you’ll want to bring home more than just memories of your trip. If you are someone who likes to bring home souvenirs, mementos, food gifts or other objects from overseas, there’s some important information you need to know. Selecting the wrong kinds of items could bring...

Animals

USDA Updates FoodKeeper App to Include New Food Items

October 04, 2018 Meredith Carothers, Food Safety and Inspection Service, USDA

The FoodKeeper app has received an update! The update adds 85 new food items to the FoodKeeper, including chorizo, prosciutto, edamame, fresh salsa, canned tuna, cereal bars, and salad dressings.

Health and Safety

NASS Gathers Feedback from Farmers and Ranchers about Their Survey Experience

October 02, 2018 Jim Barrett, National Agricultural Statistics Service

Data collected from farmers and ranchers by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) allows for timely and accurate statistics that help our customers – U.S. farmers and ranchers, among many others – make informed business decisions. These vital data also...

Research and Science

Thriving Forests Mean Thriving Communities

September 28, 2018 Larry Moore, Office of Communication, USDA Forest Service

National forests and grasslands—and indeed all of America’s public lands—draw visitors from all over the world. There is no other land management system quite like it.

Forestry

National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: My Experience Working through Illness to Remission at USDA

September 28, 2018 Deirdre Holder, FPAC, FSA

September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Deirdre Holder, FSA regulatory review director, was diagnosed two years ago at stage 3a and is now a survivor in remission. Here, she shares her story.

Initiatives

Does Where You Live Affect What You Eat?

September 28, 2018 Young Jo and Ilya Rahkovsky, Food Economics Division, Economic Research Service

Every day, we make decisions about what to eat. And what we eat plays an important role in our body weight and long-term health. Given the high obesity rates in the U.S., a growing number of researchers are asking: how important is geographic access to restaurants in people’s food choices? Some...

Research and Science

Need a Reason to Celebrate? National Hispanic Heritage Month is Here!

September 25, 2018 Janice López-Muñoz, BS, MSIH, Public Affairs Specialist, Food Safety and Inspection Service, USDA

Every year during National Hispanic Heritage Month, we recognize the contributions made by Hispanic and Latino Americans to the United States. Approximately 50.5 million Hispanics live in the U.S., according to the U.S. Census Bureau (PDF, 1.5 MB).

Health and Safety