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Cattle and Honey Bees Graze in Harmony on Wisconsin Farm

October 15, 2015 Tivoli Gough, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Wisconsin

Reed Fitton grazes cattle on the same hilltop farm where the late conservationist Ben Logan grew up and later featured in his memoir, “The Land Remembers.” Fitton carefully manages the farm near Gays Mills, Wisconsin with a broad conservation ethic, preventing soil erosion and protecting waterways...

Conservation

Next Steps for Team Up for School Nutrition Success

October 15, 2015 Janna Raudenbush, Public Affairs Specialist, USDA Food and Nutrition Service

Over the past year, USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service partnered with the Institute for Child Nutrition (ICN) to host seven regional workshops called Team Up for School Nutrition Success . The two day, face-to-face workshops used a research-based mentorship model to educate and empower school...

Food and Nutrition

Taste Fall Flavors with "Simply Soup" at the USDA Farmers Market at Night on Friday, October 16th

October 15, 2015 Annie Ceccarini, Program Manager, The People's Garden Initiative and USDA Farmers Market

There is nothing better than a warm bowl of soup in the fall. Our vendors are serving soups, stews, and chilis from all over the globe at the last USDA Farmers Market at Night this Friday, October 16, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. From spicy Lao rice vermicelli soup to a Scottish soup dish of chicken and...

Food and Nutrition Farming Initiatives

Investing in Learning Resources for Homeschoolers

October 15, 2015 Janice Waddell, California Acting State Director, USDA Rural Development

More than one million children are homeschooled nationwide, and with that, over a million parents have committed huge amounts of time, money and patience into ensuring their children receive specialized one-on-one education. USDA Rural Development understands the challenges of homeschooling, and is...

Initiatives Rural

Wisconsin not only the "Dairy State" but also the "Cranberry State"

October 15, 2015 Greg Bussler, Wisconsin State Statistician, National Agricultural Statistics Service

Most have probably heard Wisconsin’s famous moniker “The America’s Dairyland.” This nickname is definitely befitting considering our long history with milk production. But, while our milk, cheeses, and other dairy products are available year-round, the fall season brings attention to a completely...

Conservation