Treat Yourself to a Healthier Halloween Eating healthy on Halloween doesn’t mean you have to give up all the fun. While it’s true that Halloween candy is a staple of the holiday, it’s also possible to enjoy the festivities while keeping your health goals in check. Below, we’ll explore some ways you can have a …
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USDA Under Secretary Taylor to Lead Trade Mission to Southeast Asia
USDA Under Secretary Taylor to Lead Trade Mission to Southeast Asia WASHINGTON, Oct. 19, 2023 – Leaders from three state agriculture departments and 29 U.S. agribusinesses and organizations will accompany U.S. Department of Agriculture Under Secretary Alexis M. Taylor on a trade mission to Southeast Asia October 30 – November 3 to expand export opportunities …
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USDA International Climate Hub Invites You to Water Solutions Webinar
Join the United States Department of Agriculture’s International Climate Hub on November 8 from 10-11:30AM EDT for a webinar on nature-based and unconventional water management solutions for agriculture. Moderated by Dr. Peter McCornick of the Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute and in collaboration with the FAO Global Framework on Water Scarcity in Agriculture, this …
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USDA FAS State Fact Sheets Show Trade Wins for All 50 States
USDA FAS State Fact Sheets Show Trade Wins for All 50 States From sea to shining sea, each state in the United States exports food and agricultural products. These U.S. exports continue to strengthen the rural economy by bringing in billions of dollars in revenues and supporting tens of thousands of jobs. Each year, USDA …
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New! Spooky insect apparel from Edward Gorey Trust + Xerces
View as Webpage We are proud to celebrate Animal Welfare Month with the launch of limited-edition apparel in partnership with the Edward Gorey Charitable Trust. Edward Gorey was a prolific writer and illustrator whose style and works have transcended generations. Show your support for both organizations and animal welfare by …
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News Release USDA Highlights Progress in Partnering with Farmers to Increase Innovative D omestic Fertilizer Production, Expand Double Cropping through Investing in America Agenda
Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. USDA Highlights Progress in Partnering with Farmers to Increase Innovative Domestic Fertilizer Production, Expand Double Cropping through Investing in America Agenda Vilsack announces more than $50 million in awards to expand domestic fertilizer production Kankakee, Ill., Oct. 16, 2023 – U.S. Department of Agriculture …
NEWS RELEASE – USDA Expands Local Partnerships to Increase Homeownership Opportunities for Native Americans
NEWS RELEASE USDA Expands Local Partnerships to Increase Homeownership Opportunities for Native Americans Eight Native Community Development Financial Institutions Will Relend USDA Funding on Tribal Lands to Finance 68 New Homes WASHINGTON, Oct. 16, 2023 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Acting Under Secretary for Rural Development Roger Glendenning today announced the Department is partnering …
Indiana Soccer Moms Score Big as Global Entrepreneurs with USDA Assist
Indiana Soccer Moms Score Big as Global Entrepreneurs with USDA Assist For a women-owned business in rural Indiana, working with USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service became a life-changing experience. Selling homemade peanut butter began as a team fundraiser idea for soccer moms Carol Podolak and Joy Thompkins. Seven years later, the mom duo is winning big …
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APHIS Announces Revised Draft Guide For Submitting Permit Applications For Microorganis ms Developed Using Genetic Engineering and Response to Comments on the First Draft Guide
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is sharing a revised draft of the Guide For Submitting Permit Applications For Microorganisms Developed Using Genetic Engineering Under 7 CFR Part 340 and a Response to Comments on the first draft of the Guide, published on March 23, 2023. APHIS revised …
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October 13, 2023 Preparedness is Key: Are You Ready for a Disaster?
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