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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

Groundwater: It’s at the Root of Safe Water Consumption

Cristina Rivera, Management & Program Analyst, Rural Development Water & Environmental Programs

USDA Rural Development offers various programs that prioritize emergency health and sanitary issues.

Rural
A person filling a vial with water with National Groundwater Awareness Week March 9-15, 2025 text overlay

USDA celebrates National FFA Week

Lindsey Abentroth, Youth Coordinator, USDA Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement

National FFA Week is a great time to highlight the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA’s) active partnership with the organization.

Farming Rural
Future Farmers of America event

USDA Science Powering Your Game Day

Megan Guilfoyle, Public Affairs Specialist

This weekend, millions will be watching the big game.

Research and Science
A photo on a sports field with a plate of chicken wings and vegetables, a football, and cotton in the forefront. A blue banner with the text “USDA Science” is overlaying the picture

The Eastern Mountain Region, Home of Appalachia and Horses

Todd Hurley, Public Affairs Specialist

The Eastern Mountain Region of USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service lies along the scenic Blue Ridge Mountain range.

Research and Science
Sunset on a large thoroughbred horse farm in Kentucky, July 22, 2023

Recognizing Native American Heritage Month, USDA Science Spotlights Christopher

December 02, 2024 Megan Guilfoyle, Public Affairs Specialist, Research, Education, and Economics Mission Area

During Native American Heritage Month, USDA Science recognizes the invaluable contributions that Native American employees have made in advancing agricultural science and innovation that benefits us all. From advancing Indigenous Traditional Ecological Knowledge in research to ensuring the next...

Research and Science

Recognizing Native American Heritage Month, USDA Science Spotlights Shannon

December 02, 2024 Megan Guilfoyle, Public Affairs Specialist, Research, Education, and Economics Mission Area

During Native American Heritage Month, USDA Science recognizes the invaluable contributions that Native American employees have made in advancing agricultural science and innovation that benefits us all. From advancing Indigenous Traditional Ecological Knowledge in research to ensuring the next...

Research and Science

Rural Development: An Impact that Saves Lives

November 21, 2024 Jessica Bowser, Content Management Analyst, Rural Development

On April 10, 2024, I received a call from my dad asking me to come help him at our family farm there had been an accident. The front axle of my dad’s tractor had broken in half, and he had jumped off the tractor before it tipped over. When I arrived at the farm, my dad couldn’t walk. I called a...

Rural

The Secret to a Successful Thanksgiving? The Right Tools to Prepare Your Turkey Safely

November 21, 2024 Zoya Sattar, Public Affairs Specialist, Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), USDA

For first-time hosts, or even experienced cooks, the Thanksgiving turkey can be a nerve-wracking dish to prepare once a year. The USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has some tips to reduce any anxiety over cooking your turkey this year.

Food and Nutrition Health and Safety