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The Juice on Summer Peaches and Plums

June 15, 2010

This post is part of the Science Tuesday feature series on the USDA blog. Check back each week as we showcase stories and news from the USDA's rich science and research portfolio. By Kathleen Phillips, Texas A&M AgriLife CommunicationsA fresh, juicy peach makes a good addition to a summer lunch bag...

Food and Nutrition Research and Science

SNAP Crucial to Ending Hunger in America!

June 09, 2010 acampbell

By Lisa Pino, Deputy Administrator of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program

Food and Nutrition

A Ray of Sun for Peanut Allergy Sufferers

June 08, 2010

This post is part of the Science Tuesday feature series on the USDA blog. Check back each week as we showcase stories and news from the USDA's rich science and research portfolio. By Tara T. Weaver-Missick, Chief, Information Products and Services Branch, USDA Agricultural Research Service...

Research and Science

Demand Rising for Agricultural College Graduates

June 07, 2010

This post is part of the Science Tuesday feature series on the USDA blog. Check back each week as we showcase stories and news from the USDA's rich science and research portfolio. By Greg Smith, National Program Leader, USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture

Initiatives Research and Science

Cowbell Rings In the Start of the 2010 USDA Farmers Market Season

June 04, 2010

By Peter Rhee, Creative Media Director for USDA’s Office of Communications With the first day of summer just around the corner, USDA Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan rang the ceremonial cowbell today, signaling the beginning of the 2010 USDA Summer Farmers Market season. With extra help from the...

Food and Nutrition Farming

"The Big Garden" Spreads Like Wildflower

May 28, 2010 acampbell

By USDA Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships Inner city Omaha is an economically distressed area, especially among the predominantly African-American and senior populations. Poverty rates and obesity among young people are high and access to healthy, affordable food is low, especially for those...

Food and Nutrition

Indiana Students Show USDA How to Eat Healthy and Be Active in School

May 28, 2010

By Susie Stanfield, Fishers Elementary Physical Education Teacher, Fishers, IN (near Indianapolis)

Food and Nutrition Initiatives

Getting Feedback, Building Friendships in Montana

May 28, 2010 acampbell

Darlene Barnes, Regional Administrator for the FNS Mountain Plains Regional Office Taking the time to meet the people who use FNS programs and services is the best way to understand what works. It also helps build important relationships and gets the word out to those who most need FNS support.

Food and Nutrition

The Small Plant Help Desk, Accepting Calls!

May 27, 2010 acampbell

Beth McKew, DVM, Staff Officer, State Outreach and Technical Assistance Staff, Office of Outreach, Employee Education and Training, Food Safety and Inspection Service

Health and Safety Food and Nutrition Farming

Federal Agencies and Tribes Gather In Nebraska to Talk Needs and Resources

May 26, 2010

Written by Vicki Schurman, USDA Rural Development, Nebraska Ten USDA agencies and Nebraska’s four federally recognized Indian Tribes gathered earlier this month at what is believed to be the first ever Tribal Listening Session in Nebraska. Seventy-two attendees participated in the Listening Session...

Rural
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