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WIC Rises to the Challenge

December 29, 2021 Cindy Long, FNS Administrator

Supporting families is the foundation of our mission here at USDA. So, before we close 2021, I’d like to look back at one of our programs that continues to do just that: the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children, commonly known as WIC.

Equity Food and Nutrition

ERS Research to Estimate Food Loss: An Interview with Economist Linda Kantor

November 30, 2021 Jean Buzby, USDA Food Loss and Waste Liaison

Buzby: What should people know about USDA’s Economic Research Service?

Food and Nutrition Health and Safety

A Tribal College Student’s Path to Leadership

November 30, 2021 Sally Gifford, USDA Office of Communications

Little Priest was the last war chief of the Winnebago Tribe, and the namesake of Little Priest College, one of 35 tribal colleges and universities with land-grant status. Freshman Trey Blackhawk, an enrolled member of the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska, is pursuing a degree there in Environmental...

Equity Initiatives

National Agricultural Library Donates Thousands of Books to Tribal Colleges

November 23, 2021 Kelly A. Harmon, Digital Communications Lead, National Agricultural Library

For nearly 25 years, USDA’s National Agricultural Library (NAL) has donated thousands of books on agriculture and Native American culture to Tribal College libraries across the United States. The books are selected from NAL’s collection reserves and from the Library of Congress Surplus Books Program...

Equity Research and Science

Leftovers: Let’s Keep the Best Part of Thanksgiving Safe

November 19, 2021 Jesus Garcia, Public Affairs Specialist, USDA-FSIS

The year’s biggest meal will be over soon, but delicious Thanksgiving leftovers will sustain you from Black Friday to Cyber Monday. Keep your favorite leftovers safe by following these food safety steps:

Health and Safety

Let’s Talk Turkey: Tips for a Safe Thanksgiving

November 17, 2021 Jesus Garcia, Public Affairs Specialist, USDA-FSIS

Thanksgiving is just days away and for those concerned about preparing this special meal, don’t worry, USDA is here to help. The USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline is available all week and even on Thanksgiving Day to answer your questions. Here are some quick tips:

Health and Safety

Celebrate Thanksgiving with Turkey…and Leftovers

November 12, 2021 Jennifer Porter, Deputy Administrator, AMS Livestock and Poultry Program

Thanksgiving is for family and time-honored traditions. The greatest tradition is the centerpiece to your meal – turkey. Over 2,500 American turkey farms work to bring just the right bird to your table. Here are tips to help you select your turkey and pointers to manage leftovers.

Farming Health and Safety

Farmers Market Food Safety Tips

October 29, 2021 Chantel Oyi, Nutritionist, USDA Agricultural Marketing Service

Farmers markets not only offer some of the freshest produce and vegetative products you can find, but they also create opportunities to buy locally, and support small farmers, ranchers, and agricultural businesses. As you explore farmers markets in your area, it is important to keep food safety top...

Food and Nutrition Health and Safety

USDA Roundtable Highlighted Food Waste Reduction Success Stories

October 28, 2021 Jean C. Buzby, USDA Food Loss and Waste Liaison

On September 15, 2021, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) hosted a virtual roundtable titled Exploring Food Waste Solutions: Success Stories from the U.S. and Beyond. This event showcased innovative policies and approaches to reducing food waste in the United States, Europe, and the United...

Food and Nutrition Health and Safety

Agricultural Marketing Service’s (AMS) Pesticide Data Program Celebrates 30 Years

October 20, 2021 Brenda Foos and Chris Pappas, AMS Science & Technology Monitoring Programs Division

Join Agricultural Marketing Service’s (AMS) Pesticide Data Program (PDP) in celebrating their 30 th anniversary! Since 1991, the program has monitored pesticide residues in the U.S. food supply, with a focus on sampling foods most consumed by infants and children.

Health and Safety