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Promoting Women in Agriculture

July 24, 2012 Rebecca Blue, USDA Deputy Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs

A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of participating in a “Women in Agriculture” roundtable in Bailey, Col. The participants were from across the United States with a variety of agricultural backgrounds. Some were just beginning while others had years of experience under their belts. These women...

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Technology Transfer to Private Sector Focus of USDA Event

July 23, 2012 Gail Keirn, APHIS Public Affairs, Fort Collins, CO

On August 7, 2012, USDA-APHIS National Wildlife Research Center (NWRC) experts and representatives from other Federal research laboratories in northern Colorado will host a free, 1-day technology transfer fair for individuals interested in learning more about northern Colorado’s Federal research...

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What Anglers Can Do To Fight Invasive Species

July 03, 2012 Dr. Janet Whaley, APHIS Aquaculture Program Manager

Hi, I’m Dr. Janet Whaley, an aquatic veterinarian and avid angler. I guess you could say fish are my passion! I work every day to ensure the continued health of our nation’s fish, so that in my spare time, I can be out on the water with my fishing pole and a camera. Invasive species can spread...

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