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Get the Inside Scoop on our Specialty Crop Block Grant Program

November 30, 2011 Christopher Purdy, Business Development, AMS Fruit and Vegetable Programs

As part of our continuing education efforts, the USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is pleased to announce the next installment of our webinar series. This episode is designed for people interested in applying for grants offered through local state departments of agriculture for our...

Food and Nutrition

Secretary Vilsack to Moderate a Panel of Former Secretaries of Agriculture at USDA’s 2012 Outlook Forum

November 30, 2011 Brenda Chapin, Office of the Chief Economist

A historic gathering of former Secretaries of Agriculture will occur at the 2012 Agricultural Outlook Forum. Secretary Tom Vilsack will moderate a plenary panel of former Secretaries of Agriculture invited to speak on “Agriculture: Visions of the Future.” At least six of the last eight Secretaries...

Conservation Energy Health and Safety Food and Nutrition Trade

Capitol Christmas Tree Arrives at Capitol After 4,500-Mile Journey

November 30, 2011 Renee Lee, U.S. Forest Service Office of Communication

A 63-foot Sierra white fir from Stanislaus National Forest arrived Monday morning and is now gracing the west front lawn of the Capitol.

Forestry

Second USDA Executive Master Gardener Class Blooms

November 30, 2011 Hakim Fobia, Public Affairs Specialist, Agricultural Marketing Service

A budding new crop of People’s Garden volunteers recently blossomed. Nearly 60 USDA employees received certificates at a ceremony, marking their completion of the department’s 2011 Executive Master Gardener (EMG) training program. Class of 2011 graduates were welcomed as “new-bees” during a sweet...

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