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Forest Service Job Corps Students Help Restore Historical Monument in South Dakota

September 19, 2011 Alicia Bennett, U.S. Forest Service Job Corps

Mount Roosevelt in South Dakota is maintained by the Black Hills National Forest as a recreational trail and picnic area where the 5,690-foot summit is dominated by the Friendship Tower--- a stone memorial that rises about 25 feet above the surrounding meadow. Friendship Tower was built by Seth...

Forestry

Cotton Helps Insulate Communities the Green Way

September 19, 2011 By Shethir Riva, AMS Cotton and Tobacco Programs Research and Promotion Branch Chief

Denim jeans are versatile because you can wear them for almost any occasion, but there are even more ways they can be used outside of your wardrobe. Cotton. From Blue to Green® transforms used jeans into UltraTouch ™ Denim Insulation for communities in need. This amazing project uses an...

Technology

Putting Pennsylvanians Back to Work

September 19, 2011 Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack

Last week, I visited the city of Pittsburgh to highlight the American Jobs Act and what it means for Pennsylvanians. This was a special trip for me because Pittsburgh is my hometown and I still have deep family ties there. In Pittsburgh, I led a White House Business Council roundtable hosted by...

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Celebrating Nature’s Hidden Treasure – The Mushroom

September 19, 2011 Michael T. Jarvis, Director, AMS Public Affairs

As a mushroom enthusiast, National Mushroom Month is one of the most anticipated times of the year for me. It’s a chance to eat as many of the mushroom’s healthy, tasty varieties as possible in new and classic heart-warming recipes. Mushrooms are a great source of nutrients - including vitamin D...

Food and Nutrition