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Knowledge is Power! Increase Your Health Literacy with USDA Resources

October 27, 2023 Courtney Thompson, Technical Information Specialist (Nutrition.gov), National Agricultural Library

October is Health Literacy Month! Health literacy is a crucial component of maintaining our health. It is your ability to access and understand health information and services. Being able to find and use the best available resources can help us live healthier lives, prevent certain health outcomes...

Food and Nutrition Health and Safety Research and Science

Associate Professor Making a Better Way for Students Through E. Kika de la Garza Fellowship

October 17, 2023 Marquita Bady, Public Affairs Specialist, Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement

Dr. Engil Pereira, Associate Professor of the School of Earth, Environmental, and Marine Sciences at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV), was selected as a fellow in the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) 2022 E. Kika de la Garza fellowship program. Dr. Pereira initially learned...

Equity Initiatives Research and Science

National Hispanic Heritage Month: Employee Spotlights from the Research, Education, and Economics Mission Area

October 13, 2023 Megan Guilfoyle, Public Affairs Specialist, Research, Education, and Economics Mission Area

National Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15 to October 15, is a time to celebrate the rich history, traditions and cultural diversity of the Hispanic and Latino/a community. As this recognition month comes to a close, USDA’s Research, Education, and Economics (REE) mission area is spotlighting...

Equity Research and Science