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North Carolina Faith Communities Eat Smart and Move More

December 07, 2012 Pam Niesen, Intern, USDA Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships

Let’s Move Faith and Communities challenges congregations and communities to make health a priority through wellness leadership implemented in three steps: lead, organize, and take action. Fifty North Carolina faith communities are doing just that through their partnership with Faithful Families...

Initiatives

President’s Council of Advisors Releases First Study on the Value of Agricultural Research, Declares U.S. ‘Undisputed World Leader’

December 07, 2012 Matt Herrick, Office of Communications

The President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) today presented a report on the importance of USDA’s leadership in agricultural research. The Council is a diverse group of individuals appointed by the President from across the basic and applied scientific community to advise...

Research and Science

Secretary's Column: Ensuring a Safe Food Supply for Americans

December 07, 2012 Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack

Often during the holiday season, we take time to reconnect with family and friends over a meal. We're able to do so because hardworking folks in rural America deliver the most abundant and affordable food supply on earth. It's also the safest food supply - an achievement made possible by a wide...

Health and Safety

South Dakota Local Foods Conference Supports South Dakota Producers and Resource Providers

December 07, 2012 South Dakota USDA Rural Development Coordinator Christine Sorensen

The second annual South Dakota Local Foods Conference was held recently to continue the dialogue on local foods among producers, consumers, farmer’s markets, retailers, schools and others. The conference provided attendees from across the state two days of breakout sessions, networking, and...

Food and Nutrition Farming Rural

Why Should Young People Care About The Farm Bill?

December 07, 2012 Rachael Dubinsky and Rebecca Frank, Office of Communications

As young people that grew up in urban areas, it’s easy to wonder why we, or our peers, should care about the Farm Bill. The truth of the matter is, the Farm Bill affects more than just farmers. As Congress works to pass a new Farm Bill before the end of the year, it’s crucial to make our voices...

Conservation USDA Results Food and Nutrition Rural Research and Science