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Getting more of our food from closer to our homes is an idea whose time has really come. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack.

Applications for ReConnect project funding to expand high speed internet access across rural America is now being accepted. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Under Secretary for Rural Development Xochilt Torres Small

This time of year our houseplants need a little extra care. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Wark Upham, horticultural extension expert with Kansas State University.

One food item has in the past endured some poisonous press and a major legal battle, but is still a top U.S. food. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Tomi Ajiboye and Nikita Vivekanandan with the USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service

A new podcast borrows from a long running publication series and its highlights of USDA research projects we now find in stores or use in everyday life. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Todd Silver of the Agricultural Research Service

The Agriculture Secretary recently gave a preview of the September 28th White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack

The Agriculture Secretary recently explained how he sees climate smart commodities and practices as key to improving rural economies. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack

The original "People's Garden" is in Washington, D.C., but soon there could be one anywhere in the country. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Former First Lady Michelle Obama. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack.

USDA’s latest edition of an annual report provides a glimpse of the state of food security and insecurity within our nation’s households. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Alisha Coleman-Jensen of the Economic Research Service

If you are grilling at that tailgate party, here's how to do it so you avoid food poisoning problems. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Meredith Carothers with USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline. ***Broadcasters, USDA’s Meat and Poultry Hotline number is 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674...