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Wood-to-Energy Recovery Act Funds Bring Jobs, Energy Savings to Maine

July 27, 2011 R. "Fitz" Fitzhenry, U.S. Forest Service, Northeastern Area State and Private Forestry

In August 2009, a total of $11.4 million in U.S. Forest Service Recovery Act funds were made available to the State of Maine for grants to help rural, economically depressed counties support the conversion of heating systems to wood/dual-fuel heating systems for an estimated 15 public buildings.

Initiatives Energy Forestry

An Update on the Animal Disease Traceability Framework

July 27, 2011 Dr. John R. Clifford, Deputy Administrator and Chief Veterinary Officer for APHIS’ Veterinary Services’ program

On February 5, 2010, USDA announced a new, flexible framework for animal disease traceability in the United States. The Secretary of Agriculture and other USDA officials launched a widespread listening tour in 2010 to hear comments, concerns, and to discuss potential solutions to create a program...

Animals Plants

USDA Food and Nutrition Initiatives Thrive in the Windy City

July 27, 2011 Kevin Concannon, Under Secretary, USDA Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services

During my recent trip to Chicago, I had the great fortune to visit several places that were doing tremendous work with many of USDA’s nutrition programs. One of the first stops was to a local school where children were really excited to learn more about where their food comes from.

Initiatives Food and Nutrition

Pipe Springs Ranch: Colorado’s 2011 Leopold Conservation Award Winners

July 27, 2011 Katherine Burse-Johnson, NRCS Colorado

In the southeastern-most part of Colorado lays the historic town of Springfield, known for its farming and cattle ranching communities.

Conservation Energy Animals Plants

In Charles City Iowa, USDA Officials Listen to Advice from Business Leaders at White House Roundtable Event

July 27, 2011 Riley Gardam USDA Iowa Communications Intern

Access to capital, cutting edge technology and more responsive government programs will help drive rural innovation, according to participants at a White House Business Council roundtable in Charles City, Iowa yesterday. Facilitated by USDA Rural Utilities Service (RUS) Administrator Jonathan...

Rural Technology

Thanks to USDA, Alaska Native Villages will have Safe, Reliable Water Supplies

July 27, 2011 Larry Yerich, Alaska Rural Development Public Information Coordinator

Not many people know the names of our small rural Alaska villages, but USDA Rural Development does! We are pleased to share the names of 14 of these communities and the great news they received on July 15 th.

Rural