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Tips to Reduce Food Waste at Thanksgiving

November 17, 2020 Jean Buzby, USDA Food Loss and Waste Liaison

Each year, the average American family of four loses $1,500 to uneaten food — that’s about 1,160 pounds of food. With Thanksgiving around the corner, it is timely to think about how we as individuals can keep our household food waste in check.

Food and Nutrition Health and Safety

Telemedicine Technologies in Rural Washington Spark Long Term Advancement in Health Care Delivery

November 17, 2020 USDA Rural Development Washington State Director Kirk Pearson

In Rural America, there are many challenges to accessing high-quality healthcare – one of the most significant challenges is physically getting to the locations where a specialist is practicing. Telemedicine is a great tool for rural hospitals, health clinics, and even dental practices to use to...

Rural