Countdown to Cooler Weather Webinar – August 11 – Register Today!

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Join us for the next Biosecurity for Birds webinar on August 11 from 2-3 PM Eastern. Countdown to Cooler Weather: 10 Steps for Backyard Biosecurity and Healthy Flocks this Fall USDA APHIS, CDC and the Chicken Whisper are joining forces once again to share …

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Deadline to Submit COC Nominations is Approaching

FSA Outreach Focus FSA Outreach Focus Reaching Out to Keep Farmers, Ranchers & Partners Informed July 25, 2016 Nomination Deadline for FSA County Committees Quickly Approaching Only one week remains for farmers and ranchers to submit a nomination to serve on local Farm Service Agency (FSA) County Committees. “Through the county committees, farmers and ranchers …

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USDA Seeks Applications for Funding to Develop Advanced Biofuels and Plant-Based Products

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. You are subscribed to USDA Office of Communications. Release No. 0174.16 Contact: Catherine Dugan (202) 720-0999 USDA Seeks Applications for Funding to Develop Advanced Biofuels and Plant-Based Products Development Will Contribute to America's Strong Bioeconomy and Bring Jobs to Rural Areas WASHINGTON, July 25, …

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USDA In Case You Missed It – #USDAResults: Safer Food and Greater Consumer Confidence

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. When it comes to food safety, there is no such thing as too many helping hands. That’s why the USDA employs 9,600 men and women in the Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS) to ensure our meat, poultry and eggs are safe for your table. …

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Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Substance Misuse Prevention Resources f or Low Income Pregnant Women and Mothers In Order to Battle the Opioid Epidemic

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Release No. 0173.16 Contact: Office of Communications press@oc.usda.gov (202) 720-4623 Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Substance Misuse Prevention Resources for Low Income Pregnant Women and Mothers In Order to Battle the Opioid Epidemic Columbia, Missouri, July 22, 2016 – Today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack urged …

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USDA Announces Additional Efforts to Make School Environments Healthier

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. You are subscribed to USDA Office of Communications. Release No. 0172.16 Contact: Office of Communications press@oc.usda.gov (202) 720-4623 USDA Announces Additional Efforts to Make School Environments Healthier Local School Wellness Policy and Smart Snacks among Four Regulations Ensuring Access to Healthy Food, Consistent Nutrition …

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