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Wrapping up Picnic Month

July 28, 2020 Terry Matlock, NASS Public Affairs Specialist

Summer is in full swing and, for many, that means it's time for a picnic. Whether you stay in your backyard or head to your favorite lookout spot, a picnic is always a good idea. If you didn’t feast outdoors in July during National Picnic Month, there’s still time to enjoy a great meal with nice...

Research and Science

The Science Behind a Favorite Summertime Treat

July 02, 2019 Nancy Vanatta, USDA Agricultural Research Service

Many people consider watermelon a delicious summer treat — whether in granitas, salads or simply freshly sliced. It’s not surprising that July is National Watermelon Month.

Research and Science

USDA Disaster Program Helps Texas Farmer Recover from Hurricane Losses

March 05, 2018 Shawn McCowan, Texas FSA Public Affairs Specialist

Doug Harper, a fifth-generation farmer, moved to the Texas Gulf Coast area in 2012, looking forward to the potential for increasing corn, cotton, milo, and watermelon production there. Texas farmer Doug Harper comes from a long line of farmers. Growing up in the business, he knows there are always...

Disaster Farming Rural

Back to School, Back to Healthy After-School Snacking

August 28, 2014 Charles W. Parrott, Deputy Administrator, AMS Fruit and Vegetable Program

Kids love to snack. But snacking—if done right—doesn’t have to be a bad thing. There are plenty of tasty and healthy options available that will help satisfy the snack-attack of even the pickiest eaters. Incorporating fresh fruit, like watermelon, into after-school snacks is a great choice for kids...

Food and Nutrition
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