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Earth Day: A Celebration and a Call to Action

Sunday, April 21, 2024 - 10:00am

The best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago; the second-best time to plant a tree is now. This idea captures the essence of Earth Day – both a celebration of our planet and a call to action for a resilient and sustainable future.

As we commemorate Earth Day this year, it’s also...

Reflections from the Road: USDA Co-Hosts Inaugural Regional Equity Convening in Michigan

USDA Blog

Friday, April 19, 2024 - 2:48pm

On March 26, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) held the first Regional Equity Convening at Carhartt Headquarters in Dearborn, Michigan in partnership with Carhartt and the State of Michigan. Regional leaders and local stakeholders from across the Midwest were invited to learn about the...

USDA, USAID Deploy $1 Billion for Emergency Food Assistance

USDA News

Thursday, April 18, 2024 - 12:00pm

WASHINGTON, April 18, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Agency for International Development will deploy $1 billion in Commodity Credit Corporation funding to purchase U.S.-grown commodities to provide emergency food assistance to people in need throughout...

4-H county fairs come to Indiana this summer, all are invited to attend

Purdue University Agriculture News

Thursday, April 18, 2024 - 12:00am

Mark your calendars! This summer, all are invited to attend 4-H county fairs across Indiana. A spreadsheet with a full list of dates can be downloaded from the 4-H Youth Development homepage by clicking View Dates.

USDA Partners With Reinvestment Fund to Increase Equitable Access to Healthy Foods Across Country

USDA News

Wednesday, April 17, 2024 - 11:30am

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., April 17, 2024 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small today announced that USDA is partnering with Reinvestment Fund to help organizations strengthen local food financing programs and improve access to healthy foods in...

U.S. Department of Agriculture Announces Key Staff Appointments and Promotions

USDA News

Wednesday, April 17, 2024 - 9:00am

WASHINGTON, April 17, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the names of individuals who hold senior staff positions in Washington, D.C.

Alysia K. Peters has been appointed Director of Intergovernmental Affairs for the Office of...

Homemade nut-based dairy analogs raise questions about bacterial risks

Purdue University Agriculture News

Wednesday, April 17, 2024 - 12:00am

Trio of journal articles highlights consumer knowledge gaps in safe preparation methods

In Her Own Words: E. Kika De La Garza Fellow Finds Purpose in Motivating the Next Generation

USDA Blog

Tuesday, April 16, 2024 - 9:12am

Since 1998, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has recognized highly accomplished staff and faculty at Hispanic-Serving Institutions and Hispanic-Serving School Districts through E. Kika De La Garza Fellowships...

Purdue Women in Agriculture team seeks 2024 nominees for annual awards

Purdue University Agriculture News

Tuesday, April 16, 2024 - 12:00am

The Women in Agriculture (WIA) team in Purdue University Extension is seeking nominees for the 2024 Purdue Women in Agriculture Awards, including the Emerging Women in Agriculture Leadership Award.

Take Action: This Farm Bill Should Center Conservation, Not Consolidation

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

Monday, April 15, 2024 - 11:04am

This week, farmers, consumers, and advocates across the country are making calls to Congress with a central message: pass a farm bill for all farmers that centers conservation, not consolidation. Farm bill negotiations may be heating up once again after a standstill that has left members of...