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Unleashing Climate Data to Empower America's Agricultural Sector

July 29, 2014 Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and White House Science Advisor John P. Holdren

Cross-posted from the White House Blog: Today, in a major step to advance the President’s Climate Data Initiative, the Obama administration is inviting leaders of the technology and agricultural sectors to the White House to discuss new collaborative steps to unleash data that will help ensure our...

Conservation

Four Steps to a Food Safe Eid ul-Fitr

July 29, 2014 Amelia Kermis, MPH, CHES, Food Safety Education, U.S. Department of Agriculture

Ramadan will end this week. This month of fasting concludes with Eid ul-Fitr, and on this festive day it is forbidden to fast. Those commemorating this holiday attend prayer, visit with family and friends, and celebrate. While traditions vary, one component stays the same – FOOD. If you plan on...

Health and Safety

The Important Role of Volunteers in Human Nutrition Studies

July 29, 2014 Sean Adams, USDA ARS Information Staff

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 the USDA’s rich science and research portfolio. How would you like to learn more about your personal health while contributing to science as a volunteer in a human...

Research and Science

What Are You Doing For National Farmers Market Week?

July 29, 2014 Annie Ceccarini, Program Manager, The People’s Garden Initiative and USDA Farmers Market

Every time I explore a farmers market I become a kid again. It brings back memories of snacking on sun-ripened figs from my backyard with dad or squeezing for perfectly ripe tomatoes at the neighborhood farm stand with mom. The existence, uniqueness and vibrancy of farmers markets can be a positive...

Food and Nutrition Initiatives