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Forest Service International Programs lauded by Secretary of State

December 11, 2012 Stephen G. Krecik, International Programs, U.S. Forest Service

During the recent annual Comprehensive Partnership meeting in Washington, D.C., Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Indonesian Foreign Minister Natalegawa applauded recent initiatives supported by the U.S. Forest Service’s International Programs, including forest governance, environmental impact...

Forestry Trade

U.S. Food Shopping Out of Sync with Nutritional Advice

December 11, 2012 Richard Volpe, Food Markets Branch, Economic Research Service

This post is part of the Science Tuesday feature series on the USDA blog. Check back each week as we showcase stories and news from USDA’s rich science and research portfolio. Many of our diets aren’t what they should be. Americans eat fewer fruits and vegetables than Federal nutrition guidance...

Food and Nutrition Research and Science

Promises to Keep in Challenging Times: 2012 National Rural Housing Conference

December 11, 2012 Candice Celestin, USDA Public Affairs Specialist

“As we determine the future of federal spending, ensuring adequate housing in rural America must be a priority”- that was the statement that many folks, including Under Secretary Dallas Tonsager echoed at the 2012 National Rural Housing Conference, held last week in Washington DC.

Rural