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Measuring the Value of Snow

March 14, 2014 Spencer Miller, NRCS

A stormy February doubled the Mount Hood snowpack from five feet to ten – a relief for northern Oregon, which has been unseasonably dry. Hydrologists have told me about dramatic recoveries, but this is the first time I’ve witnessed it. I recently joined Julie Koeberle, one of our hydrologists with...

Conservation

Secretary's Column: Growing Opportunity for Small and Mid-Sized Farmers and Ranchers

March 14, 2014 Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack

The recent Census of Agriculture shows that there is tremendous potential for growth among the smaller producers that make up the middle of American agriculture, but they need our support to get there. That can mean a lot of different things. Some small and mid-sized farms and ranches are happy just...

Conservation Food and Nutrition Farming

Strengthening Families' Healthy Eating Habits for 40 Years

March 14, 2014 Hans Billger, Public Affairs Specialist, Food and Nutrition Service

During March, National Nutrition Month, USDA will highlight various nutrition topics that are near and dear to our hearts. We don’t work on these issues alone however. This guest blog post acknowledges the important contribution of the Nation WIC Association and their role in supporting a healthier...

Food and Nutrition