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Growing our Future with Military Children

Christine Tomkus, Military Spouse and Veteran Employment Program Manager, USDA

April is the Month of the Military Child.

Farming Food and Nutrition Forestry Initiatives Recreation Research and Science Rural
USDA Military Spouse and Veteran Employment Program Manager Christine Tomkus speaks to children about opportunities in agriculture at Whiteman AFB in Missouri

Agriculture Across Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi

Terry Matlock, Public Affairs Specialist, National Agricultural Statistics Service

Agriculture remains a cornerstone of life in the U.S. Delta Region consisting of Arkansas, Mississippi, and Louisiana.

Research and Science
A farmer holding a soybean crop in a field

USDA Science Powering Your Game Day

Megan Guilfoyle, Public Affairs Specialist

This weekend, millions will be watching the big game.

Research and Science
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Registration Now Open for Fourth Meeting of the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee

December 12, 2023 HHS Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, USDA Food and Nutrition Service

As part of its ongoing work, the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee will hold its next public meeting on January 19, 2024, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. ET. Convened jointly by the U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services and Agriculture, the committee will hear updates from each...

Food and Nutrition Health and Safety Nutrition Security Research and Science

Discovering Alternative Careers in Agriculture through the E. Kika de la Garza Fellowship

December 08, 2023 Marquita Bady, Public Affairs Specialist, USDA Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement

A longtime biology instructor at Yakima Valley College (YVC) in Washington state, Claire Carpenter works with YVC students throughout their undergraduate research. She has led small summer research projects and was interested in bringing more agriculture into both those projects and her classes.

Equity Initiatives Research and Science

10 Holiday Recipes That Won’t Break the Bank

December 06, 2023 Renée Benson, Public Affairs Specialist, USDA Office of Communications

The holiday season is a time for joy, celebration and delicious food! Celebrating the holidays on a budget does not mean sacrificing flavor or tradition. With a little ingenuity, you can create delicious, festive meals that celebrate the spirit of the season without compromising on flavor or...

Food and Nutrition Health and Safety Research and Science Equity

USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service Hosts Japan-U.S. Exchange

December 06, 2023 Sarah Hoffman, Director, NASS International Programs Office

If you are involved in the agriculture sector, you probably know about USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). NASS is recognized as a world leader in the field of agricultural statistics, and their reliable and timely data show the most accurate picture of agriculture in America and...

Research and Science

Enjoy Stress-Free Holidays with Nutrition.gov’s New Healthy Resources

December 04, 2023 Courtney Thompson, Technical Information Specialist (Nutrition.gov), National Agricultural Library

December is a festive time of year with twinkling lights, fresh baked goods and meaningful get-togethers with our loved ones. However, planning menus that meet guests’ dietary restrictions, sticking within your holiday budget, and ensuring safe food practices, can be overwhelming. That’s why...

Food and Nutrition Health and Safety Research and Science

Grateful to Serve U.S. Agriculture Through Data and Statistics

November 28, 2023 Alexandra Nseir, USDA NASS Public Affairs Specialist

The holiday season and end of the year is a time for gratitude, reflection and hopes for the upcoming year. At USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), we are thankful for the opportunity to serve the American public with statistical integrity and are looking ahead to continuing that...

Research and Science

Preventing Antimicrobial Resistance Together

November 21, 2023 Dr. Neena Anandaraman, Veterinary Science Policy Advisor, USDA Office of the Chief Scientist

It’s World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (November 18-24) — a time to raise global understanding around antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and what is being done to tackle it. This year’s theme is “ preventing antimicrobial resistance together” and that is exactly what the U.S. Department of Agriculture...

Research and Science