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Russia Christmas Fair Highlights American Holiday Treats

January 03, 2012 Deanna M.J. Ayala, Director, Agricultural Trade Office, U.S. Embassy Moscow

The Agricultural Trade Office in St. Petersburg, Russia joined U.S. cooperators and the U.S. Consulate to host the first-ever American pavilion at the St. Petersburg Christmas Fair, which runs from Dec. 21, 2011 to Jan. 14, 2012. The pavilion showcases American cuisine including New York cheesecakes...

Trade

Secretary's Column: Hunger And the Holidays

December 23, 2011 Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack

Like millions of Americans, I will join family and friends this holiday season to share meals, conversation and to count our blessings. We’ll take a moment to thank the men and women in uniform serving our country overseas – and also those who produced the food on our tables. During this time of...

Food and Nutrition

Giving Citrus this Holiday Season? Four Things You Need to Know

December 19, 2011 Lawrence Hawkins, APHIS Public Affairs Specialist, Sacramento, CA

If you are looking to give a thoughtful, healthy gift this holiday season, citrus is the way to go. But beware of infected citrus fruit and plants, especially if you plan to buy citrus online. Before you give citrus, here are four things you should know:

Animals Plants

Don’t Lose Your Holiday Cheer: Avoid Having Your Imported Holiday Food Items Seized

December 16, 2011 Greg Rosenthal, APHIS Public Affairs Specialist, Riverdale, MD

Importing foods from abroad can make the holidays more meaningful and fun. But please take care when bringing any food or agricultural items into the United States—whether you’re returning from an international trip or ordering online. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) restricts or prohibits...

Animals Plants

Christmas Tree Cutters: Make Sure Safety is on your List this Year

December 08, 2011 Deidra L. McGee, Forest Service Office of Communication

During this holiday season, tree cutters are looking for the perfect, pristine Christmas tree as they trek through our national forests as part of their holiday tradition. However, the Forest Service would like to remind those tree cutters to put safety first on their lists this year.

Forestry
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