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In Conversation with #WomeninAg: Valerie Earley

August 24, 2017 Elizabeth Knight, USDA Intern for New and Beginning Farmer Programs

Every month, USDA shares the story of a woman in agriculture who is leading the industry and helping other women succeed along the way. This month, we hear from Valerie Earley, 2016-2017 National FFA Central Region Vice President. In April 2017, Valerie was invited by President Donald Trump and USDA...

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Gleaning Fills Summertime Food Banks

August 04, 2017 Karen Priestly, USDA Rural Development Web Manager and FFF Volunteer

People and families in need often visit food banks and pantries to get basic provisions free of charge. Unfortunately, donations often decrease during the summer months. The nationwide campaign Feds Feed Families was created to help food banks and pantries stay stocked.

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