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Moving Forward for Healthy Kids

February 02, 2012 Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan

Last week was an exciting week for America’s school lunchrooms. Our new meal standards were announced and they will help improve the health of millions of children. These new standards represent one of five major components of the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010. There’s more to come: The...

Food and Nutrition Farming

Know Your Farmer Know Your Food in Action in Florida

February 02, 2012 Ellen Boukari, Public Affairs Officer & Community Development Coordinator for USDA Florida Rural Development

Last week, Agriculture Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan visited Fifth Generation Farms fresh market in Lake City, Fla., a farm family owned market selling local meats and produce. When Fifth Generation Farms market opened in August 2011, it was the realization of a dream not only for Delvey and...

Food and Nutrition Farming Rural