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Making a Difference through Service: A Veteran’s Path from the Navy to USDA

August 01, 2023 Mariela Castaneda, Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement

Virginia native Michael Reese wanted to see the world, meet new people, and secure funding for college. Following in the footsteps of his father and brother, he served in the United States Navy for 30 years from 1989 to 2019.

Initiatives

Artificial Intelligence Improves America’s Food System

December 10, 2020 Scott Elliott, Agricultural Research Service Office of Communications

Technology is everywhere in the 21 st century, and America’s food system is no exception.

Research and Science Technology

From Vet to Fed: U.S. Coast Guard Veteran Now Helps to Protect America’s Agricultural Resources

August 10, 2020 Blayne Harshbarger, Management and Program Analyst, APHIS

The United States Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), the agency I work with, will host virtual hiring events focused on military veterans this Summer and Fall as the agency looks to fill positions to help carry out our Agency mission to safeguard American...

Animals

USDA Creates On-site Application Acceptance Program to Recruit Highly Talented and Diverse Candidates

May 29, 2015 Deputy Associate Administrator Karen Comfort, Agricultural Marketing Service

USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is driven to recruit and hire new and diverse talent into our workforce. Recently, our agency participated in USDA’s innovative on-site application acceptance events targeting Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-Serving...

Initiatives

Veterans Find Training, Jobs with the U.S. Forest Service

November 08, 2013 Keith Riggs, Office of Communication, U.S. Forest Service

The U.S. Forest Service actively recruits eligible veterans for multiple occupations. Currently, veterans make up over 12 percent of the Forest Service workforce. The agency values the experience, commitment and work ethic that veterans bring to the job, as well as their significant skills and...

Forestry

Summer Jobs Are Available; Apply Now

April 13, 2012 Keith Riggs, Office of Communication, U.S. Forest Service

Thousands of temporary seasonal jobs with the Forest Service and its partners are available this summer and now is the time to apply. “Due to the seasonal nature of much of our work, such as wildfire fighting and seasonal recreation programs, we anticipate hiring many temporary workers,” said U.S...

Forestry
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