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Planning a Summer Road Trip to Canada? Visit USDA’s Traveler Website and Help Protect American Agriculture

July 24, 2019 Sydney Hart, APHIS Student Trainee

When buying souvenirs or food gifts to bring back from a trip, you probably think about what your loved ones will like best or which items will be the most memorable. But selecting the wrong type of gift could pose potential danger to U.S. agriculture, especially when bringing back food items.

Animals

Dogs as Heroes: USDA Trained Detector Dogs Help Defend American Border from Pests and Diseases

November 19, 2018 Aaliyah Essex, APHIS Public Affairs

While dogs are man’s best friend, they are also one of the most efficient friends we have in protecting American agriculture and natural resources from the threat of invasive pests. Last month a dog trained by U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)...

Trade

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

Traveling to South Korea for the Olympics? Bring Back Great Memories, Not a Pest or Disease

February 06, 2018 Joelle Hayden, APHIS Public Affairs

The Winter Olympics begin shortly in South Korea, bringing us two weeks of incredible athletic performances. While many of us will watch the games from our TVs, computers or phones, some lucky individuals will travel to witness the games in person. And when traveling, people often bring back items...

Animals

It's National Wildflower Week! Get a Little Wild with Flowers on National Forests and Grasslands

May 05, 2014 Leah Anderson, Eastern Region, U.S. Forest Service

Walking along the peaceful Hunter Creek Road in the Charles C. Deam Wilderness , in the Hoosier National Forest, you catch a glimpse of beautiful periwinkle flowers swaying in the warm spring air. A short hike uphill and you are immersed in the full bloom of wild hyacinth, along with other...

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