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Associate Professor Making a Better Way for Students Through E. Kika de la Garza Fellowship

October 17, 2023 Marquita Bady, Public Affairs Specialist, Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement

Dr. Engil Pereira, Associate Professor of the School of Earth, Environmental, and Marine Sciences at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV), was selected as a fellow in the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) 2022 E. Kika de la Garza fellowship program. Dr. Pereira initially learned...

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South Carolina Air National Guard Veteran Topeka Ham Finds New Calling with USDA’s Agricultural Research Service

October 11, 2023 Melissa Blair, Public Affairs Specialist, USDA Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement

Georgia native Topeka Ham found a new calling serving the American public through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service (USDA-ARS) after 26 years in the South Carolina Air National Guard.

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2501 Grants Support Traditional Farming and Culture in Hawaii

October 05, 2023 Marquita Bady, Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement Public Affairs Specialist

In Hawaii, the word ‘āina describes interconnected relationships between people, the environment and spiritual kin.

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In His Own Words: E. Kika De La Garza Science Fellow Alok Arun

September 26, 2023 Mariela Castaneda, Public Affairs Specialist, Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement and Alok Arun, Associate Professor, Inter American University of Puerto Rico

Since 1998, E. Kika De La Garza Fellowships have recognized highly accomplished staff and faculty at Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) and Hispanic-Serving School Districts. Participants meet directly with U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) agencies to learn about opportunities are available...

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USDA Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month and Hispanic-Serving Institutions

September 19, 2023 Dr. Lisa Ramirez, Director, USDA Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement

September 15 through October 15 is National Hispanic Heritage Month. USDA recognizes and celebrates the many contributions of Hispanic-Serving Institutions to the education of more than 1.3 million Hispanic students every year.

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Meet Cristal Castillo, a 2023 USDA HEP/CAMP Intern

September 15, 2023 Marquita Bady, Public Affairs Specialist, USDA Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement

Meet Cristal Castillo, a native of Pingree, Idaho who attends Idaho State University majoring in marketing. Cristal is one of eight students selected for an internship with USDA’s 2023 High School Equivalency Program (HEP)/College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP).

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USDA/1890 National Scholars Program Has a Lifetime Impact

September 12, 2023 Melissa Blair, Public Affairs Specialist, USDA Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement

Alcorn State University graduate Christopher Epps learned firsthand how a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) investment in a student’s educational career can have a lifetime impact.

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Veteran Finds New Mission Through DOD SkillBridge and USDA’s MVAL Assistance

September 06, 2023 Melissa Blair, Public Affairs Specialist, USDA Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement

The transition from military to civilian life can be challenging, but the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Military Veteran Agricultural Liaison (MVAL) offers assistance to veterans that can lead to permanent employment or help in starting an agriculture-related business.

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Thurgood Marshall College Fund Internship Program Provides Future Career Opportunities

August 29, 2023 Melissa Blair, Public Affairs Specialist, USDA Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement

For Kourtney Graves, a political science major at Jackson State University in Mississippi, her U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) summer internship has inspired insight into future career options.

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Ron Rainey: Agriculture Economist Advancing Technical Assistance and Extension Program Opportunities to Improve Financial Outcomes for Farmers

August 28, 2023 Cecilia Hernandez, Designated Federal Officer, USDA Equity Commission

Agriculture reigns as one of the most sustainable industries with constant innovations despite the ever-changing environment of macroeconomic trends, climate variability, disrupted supply chains, and more. For U.S. Department of Agriculture Equity Commission Member Ron Rainey who was raised on his...

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