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USDA Announces Winners of 2013 Agricultural Outlook Forum Student Diversity Program

January 28, 2013 Brenda Chapin, Office of the Chief Economist

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the selection of 30 university students who will attend USDA’s 2013 Agricultural Outlook Forum. The students—who attend land-grant, Hispanic-serving, and American Association of State Colleges of Agriculture and Renewable Resources Institutions—have...

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In DC for the Inauguration? Come Say #HelloUSDA!

January 17, 2013 Rebecca Frank, Office of Communications

Planning to be in town for the 2013 Presidential Inauguration? USDA will open its doors on the National Mall for a USDA open house on Friday, January 18 from 10am - 2pm. The open house is a special opportunity to learn more about USDA’s important role in the lives of every American – helping to...

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USDA Announces Speakers for 2013 Agricultural Outlook Forum - Feb. 21-22

January 14, 2013 Brenda Chapin, Office of the Chief Economist

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced speakers for the 2013 Agricultural Outlook Forum, “Managing Risk in the 21st Century,” Feb. 21-22 at the Crystal Gateway Marriott Hotel, Arlington, Va. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack will present the keynote address, followed by guest...

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Entrepreneurship Helps to Engage the Youth of Nebraska through the Building of a Straw Bale Business Incubator/Grocery Store

January 11, 2013 Vicki Schurman, USDA Nebraska Public Information Officer

In Nebraska, keeping small rural communities alive and vital is a hard road. Part of the puzzle is keeping the rural youth local and involved. Who would think straw built construction could create the buy in needed to interest the youth? The Village of Cody, home to 150 residents, is mostly farmers...

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