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High Tunnel Initiative Brings Local Foods to Detroit

February 20, 2014 Elanor Starmer, Senior Advisor for Local and Regional Food

On a cold winter day last week, U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow of Michigan and Garry Lee, Michigan State Conservationist from the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), visited Detroit's Eastern Market. They were joined by Malik Yakini, Executive Director of the Detroit Black Community Food...

Conservation Food and Nutrition Farming

#MyFarmBill - You Were Heard, and Thank You

February 07, 2014 Arika Trim, Office of Communications

Today, Secretary Vilsack joined the President in Michigan to sign the 2014 Farm Bill, an accomplishment that would not have been possible without your engagement. Last year we began the #MyFarmBill campaign in an effort to share with all Americans the need for a comprehensive Food, Farm and Jobs...

Conservation Food and Nutrition Farming Research and Science

#AgInnovates: Modern Solutions for a 21st Century Rural America

February 03, 2014 Rebecca Frank, Office of Communications

In the 151 years since the U.S. Department of Agriculture was founded, America's oldest industry has evolved to meet the changing needs of our modern agricultural landscape. From growing overseas markets, building a 21st century rural infrastructure, and finding ways to address the challenges of...

Conservation USDA Results Initiatives Food and Nutrition Farming Rural Technology