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USDA Science Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight: Meet Jose

October 24, 2024 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, cultural diversity, and contributions from Hispanic communities. USDA’s Research, Education, and Economics (REE) mission area is home to over 8,000 of the world’s best and brightest minds in...

Research and Science

USDA Science Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight: Meet Luz

October 24, 2024 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, cultural diversity, and contributions from Hispanic communities. USDA’s Research, Education, and Economics (REE) mission area is home to over 8,000 of the world’s best and brightest minds in...

Equity Research and Science

USDA Science Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight: Meet Denise

October 24, 2024 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, cultural diversity, and contributions from Hispanic communities. USDA’s Research, Education, and Economics (REE) mission area is home to over 8,000 of the world’s best and brightest minds in...

Research and Science

USDA Science Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight: Meet Luz

October 08, 2024 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, cultural diversity, and contributions from Hispanic communities. USDA’s Research, Education, and Economics (REE) mission area is home to over 8,000 of the world’s best and brightest minds in...

Research and Science

Sowing the Future of Agriculture in Philadelphia

October 08, 2024 USDA Chief Scientist and Under Secretary for Research, Education, and Economics Dr. Chavonda Jacobs-Young

Bringing agricultural education to urban communities, helping students experience the science and joy of growing fresh, nutritious food.

Research and Science

Language Matters: Cooperative Extension Provides Resources in Spanish

October 08, 2024 Maggie Lawrence, NIFA, Writer/Editor

More than 41 million people in the United States speak Spanish at home, and Spanish is the most spoken language after English in the country. Cooperative Extension across the nation recognizes the importance of providing resources in Spanish to better serve Hispanic communities and people.

Research and Science

USDA Science Addresses Antimicrobial Resistance in Agriculture

October 08, 2024 USDA Chief Scientist and Under Secretary for Research, Education, and Economics Dr. Chavonda Jacobs-Young

Antibiotics are one of the world’s greatest scientific advancements, helping to fight bacterial infection and save millions of lives every year. Ensuring their continued effectiveness is critical for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and our partners.

Research and Science

The Southern Region Grows a Delicious Slice of the Nation’s Agricultural Pie

September 16, 2024 Jennifer Hummel, NASS Public Affairs Specialist

The Southern NASS region, covering AL, FL, GA, and SC, has 144,000 farms, shaping its agriculture, hospitality, and comfort food culture.

Research and Science

Reflections from the Road in Pennsylvania: Charting the Path Forward with Urban Agriculture and the Next Generation

September 05, 2024 USDA Chief Scientist and Under Secretary for Research, Education, and Economics Dr. Chavonda Jacobs-Young

Northeast Regional Equity Convening hosted by the USDA and the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture

Equity Research and Science

Young Producers Boost Great Lakes Agriculture

September 05, 2024 Alexandra Nseir, USDA NASS Public Affairs Specialist

Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio were all in the top 10 states for producers under age 35 (young producers) as a percent of total state producers.

Research and Science