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U.S. Foods and Beverages Attract Crowds at Korea Trade Show as United States Pushes U.S.-Korea Trade Agreements

May 02, 2011 Katie Gorscak, Public Affairs Specialist, Foreign Agricultural Service

Approximately 40 U.S. food companies from every region of the United States set up shop last week at the annual Seoul Food and Hotel 2011 Trade Show, the largest food show in Korea. This year, excitement in the U.S. pavilion was particularly high as the United States recently concluded negotiations...

Trade

USDA Presents Nutrition Excellence Award to Dual-Language Elementary School in the Nation’s Capital

May 02, 2011 Janey Thornton, USDA Deputy Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services

As soon as you enter the front doors, it is clear that nutrition and health are at the forefront of life at Bruce-Monroe Elementary in Washington, D.C. That message was unmistakable on Thursday, April 28, when I visited the dual-language school to celebrate their Gold Level of Distinction honor in...

Food and Nutrition Initiatives

USDA Rural Development State Director Virginia Manuel is Joined by Congresswoman Chellie Pingree in Announcing Earth Day Funds to Help Preserve Maine Clam Flats

May 02, 2011 Emily Cannon, Maine USDA Public Information Officer

At an Earth Day celebration in Thomaston, Maine on April 23, members of the community gathered to hear an announcement that will have a major benefit to the surrounding environment and shellfish industry, helping to preserve 1,200 acres of clam flats in the area. USDA Rural Development State...

Rural

After the Storm

May 02, 2011 Jaime Tankersley, NRCS Texas

So far this year, Texas has lost more than 256,000 acres and 147 structures, as well as livestock, to 511 wildfires. Fortunately, USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Texas is now making $400,000 available through its Environmental Quality Incentives Program to those who have...

Conservation