As #NationalNutritionMonth comes to an end, Katalina shares a glimpse into her lived experience with trying to make healthy lifestyle choices.
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USDA is seeking nominations for individuals to serve on the Advisory Committee on Minority Farmers. This committee recommends solutions to challenges faced by minority farmers and ranchers ➡️ usda.gov/media/press-re
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We have assistance available for communities and agricultural producers recently affected by the severe weather and tornado in Mississippi on March 25, 2023 ⬇️
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Today, I'm testifying to the House Agriculture Committee about 's priorities for the upcoming Farm Bill. Tune in at 10AM.
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Beginning April 2023, USDA will provide additional assistance for distressed farmers facing financial risk, as part of the $3.1 billion to help distressed farm loan borrowers that was provided through Section 22006 of the Inflation Reduction Act ⬇️
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More than half of all farms (56%) had a female producer in 2017 #WomensHistoryMonth
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There’s still time to register for the Advisory Committee on Minority Farmers happening March 28-30. Part of USDA’s commitment to advance equity for all, this committee recommends solutions to challenges faced by minority farmers and ranchers. usda.gov/partnerships/a
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USDA has extended the 1890 National Scholars Program application deadline to April 15, 2023, to allow for as wide a pool of candidates as possible. The 1890 Program helps create educational and career opportunities for students from underserved communities usda.gov/partnerships/1
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In honor of #NationalNutritionMonth, check out 10 new school meals trays showcasing the diversity of meals served across the nation. A special “Thank You” to all schools working to serve meals that meet student preferences and nutritional needs. fns.usda.gov/tn/school-meal
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📆 Mark your calendar: join Crops Branch Chief Lance Honig for a live conversation on the Prospective Plantings report in our first , March 31 at 1 p.m. EDT. Instead of our usual #StatChat, listen in and 🎙️ ask your questions of our host. twitter.com/i/spaces/1YpKk
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Starting with the May 12, 2023, release (issue No. 636), the wheat World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates by-class tables (page 11) will add separate lines for imports, food use, seed use, and feed and residual use. #WASDE
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In 2017, Texas had 156,233 female producers, more than any other state #WomensHistoryMonth
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. awarded $50M to four organizations to manage the School Food System Transformation Challenge Sub-Grants. These grants foster innovation and get a wider variety of healthy foods available in the school food marketplace and onto kids’ lunch trays.
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According to the #FeedingTheEconomy report, our food and ag industries, thanks to the support of our producers, contributed over $8.6T to the U.S. economy. During this National Ag Week, and every day, we are thankful for the ag industry that supports a strong U.S. economy.
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#DidYouKnow the food & agriculture industries account for nearly 1/5 of our total national economic output? CRA is thrilled to launch the 2023 #FeedingTheEconomy report, showcasing the importance of food and agriculture to the U.S. economy: feedingtheeconomy.com
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According to the 2023 #FeedingTheEconomy report, the U.S. food and agriculture sector directly supports nearly 23 million jobs, provides $927 billion in wages and is particularly vital to rural communities across America. Read the full report ➡️ feedingtheeconomy.com
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Happy #WorldWaterDay! With conservation, we can enjoy productive land AND clean water. bit.ly/3z0psw4
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Happy #WorldWaterDay 💧💧💧
Is there anything more critical to living a healthy life than access to safe drinking water? RD has a number of programs that make potable water accessible in rural areas. Check out all of our water infrastructure programs here rd.usda.gov/programs-servi
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At , we've long supported biotechnology's potential in ag to grow rural economies and create new revenue streams for ag producers. As part of the biotechnology and biomanufacturing initiative, we've outlined a vision to further invest in these capabilities.
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Today, the Biden-Harris Admin announced deliverables from the National Biotech & Biomanufacturing Initiative - these efforts will help strengthen America’s bioeconomy, rebuild our supply chains & support America's innovation ecosystem. whitehouse.gov/ostp/news-upda
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Water is our Nation’s most precious resource. Producers work alongside to implement systems that conserve water & keep valuable nutrients on the field & out of local waterways. A farm in Nevada is using irrigation land leveling ⬇️ #WorldWaterDay
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📢 Today, we announced new investments in school meal programs to support healthy kids ➡️ usda.gov/media/press-re
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#ICAS2023 Keynote Speaker Robert M. Groves is a social statistician who has authored or co-authored seven books and scores of peer-reviewed articles. Register by March 31 to avoid late fees: icas2023.org #AgStats
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Happy #NationalAgDay! We celebrate the hard work of our producers and the agricultural abundance they provide us. Thank you for growing the food, fiber and fuel that we all depend on: farmers.gov.
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National Ag Day is a day to recognize the best stewards of our land: America's agricultural producers. They are not only providing food, forage and fiber for today, they are also growing a climate for tomorrow. #NationalAgDay #AgDay23
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Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack addressing #agday23 event attendees, saying “every day should be Ag Day.” Read his full Ag Day Statement: ow.ly/XkLI50No1e3
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Thank you to America’s farmers and ranchers! We count ag because ag counts. Make sure you’re represented in widely used #AgCensus data by responding to the 2022 Census of Agriculture. nass.usda.gov/AgCensus #AgDay23
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Agriculture today released the following statement in celebration of the 50th National Ag Day ➡️ usda.gov/media/press-re
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Today we honor and celebrate American farmers, farmworkers, ranchers, fishers, foresters and other agricultural workers who feed, fuel and clothe the U.S. and the world ❤️
#NationalAgDay #AgDay23
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Thanks to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, USDA is investing nearly $200 million in a first round of Community Wildfire Defense Grants to protect state, private and tribal lands from the ongoing wildfire crisis ➡️ usda.gov/media/press-re
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Thank you, , for recognizing America's farmers, ranchers, and producers and celebrating their work to fuel our economy, strengthen our nation, and steward our lands.
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Ronald is a first-generation farmer. His hopes for his communities’ health include:
▪️More education about food choices
▪️Better accessibility & providing more healthy options
▪️Supporting local & new/beginning farmers
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Wishing all a successful planting season this Spring! Find out which plants are most likely to thrive at your location 🌱 planthardiness.ars.usda.gov
#FirstDayofSpring #Plant2023
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One year ago, I announced a new focus on nutrition security at . We have always focused on food insecurity, but it is also incumbent on us to ensure Americans have consistent access to to healthy, nutritious food.
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One year ago, announced USDA's actions on advancing nutrition security & consistent access to safe, nutritious foods that support optimal health for all Americans. Today, USDA is committed to continuing the work to tackle nutrition insecurity. usda.gov/nutrition-secu
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In celebration of #StPatricksDay, here's a bit of history on corned beef and cabbage became a holiday staple ➡️ usda.gov/media/blog/201
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As part of USDA's broader efforts to support urban agriculture, today we announced the availability of up to $9.5 million for Compost and Food Waste Reduction pilot projects for fiscal year 2023 ⬇️
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I’m testifying to the Senate Agriculture Committee this morning. Tune in at 9:30am.
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In 2017, female-operated farms sold $148 billion in agricultural products, with 49% ($73 billion) in crop sales and 51% ($75 billion) in sales of livestock and livestock products #WomensHistoryMonth
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From byproduct to bioproduct, researchers are working to use discarded peanut skins to develop a healthier milk chocolate made from peanut skin extract.
Find out more: bit.ly/3YzdpQT
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During #WomensHistoryMonth, we celebrate the 1.2 million female producers who account for 36% of all U.S. producers. Responding to the #AgCensus gives farmers and ranchers a voice in their future. It’s not too late to be counted! Learn more: bit.ly/3lgUjkY
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USDA is standing up a program to provide financial assistance to farm lending borrowers who have faced discrimination. Organizations interested in serving as partners to regional hub vendors now have until March 17, 2023, to express interest. Learn more:
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