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Conservation Tour Showcases an Awe-Inspiring Partnership

August 02, 2013 Jody Christiansen, NRCS Illinois

A recent tour in Livingston, Ill. showcased the successes a powerful partnership has had in the Indian Creek Watershed. The 6 th Annual Conservation in Action Tour was organized by the Conservation Technology Information Center to highlight community efforts in the watershed taking place under the...

Conservation

Secretary's Column: Commonsense Immigration Reform: Pro-Growth and Pro-Agriculture

August 02, 2013 Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack

A report released this week by the White House economic team shows the benefits of commonsense immigration reform for rural America. Earlier this year, the U.S. Senate passed a commonsense immigration reform measure in a strongly bipartisan fashion. The Senate plan provides a pathway to earned...

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Smurfs Encourage Kids to Get Outdoors

August 02, 2013 Anabele Cornejo, Cleveland National Forest, U.S. Forest Service

Little blue gnome-like creatures helped the U.S. Forest Service kick off its latest campaign to get people out into the woods. Partnering with the Ad Council and Sony Pictures Entertainment, the Forest Service recently launched its Discover the Forest campaign featuring the Smurfs and their new...

Forestry

Enjoy Foods from Many Cultures with MyPlate

August 02, 2013 Robert Post, Acting Executive Director, Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion

The summer months often present more leisure time for families and friends to gather together. These celebrations, like celebrations throughout the year, usually involve food. The USDA wants to make sure that your festive meals are healthy and that’s why the Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion...

Food and Nutrition