The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-08-26
Reflections from the Road in Pennsylvania: Charting the Path Forward with Urban Agriculture and the Next Generation
Last month I attended the Northeast Regional Equity Convening hosted by the USDA and the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture on July 18, 2024. This was a unique opportunity to interact with fresh... Read more
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2024-08-23
26 Organizations Helping Kids Understand Why Food Matters
These 26 organizations around the world are working tirelessly to teach kids about nutrition, gardening, cooking, and more. Read more
2024-08-23
Dr. Jennie L. Stephens: Advocating for Heirs’ Property and the Future of Family Land
For nearly 20 years, Dr. Jennie L. Stephens has been a champion in breaking down barriers so that families can build generational wealth and grow working landscapes with their inherited property.... Read more
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2024-08-22
How Farmers Are Nourishing and Healing the Planet
In his new book, Roger Thurow shows how farmers are finding success by turning to regenerative practices. Read more
2024-08-21
Ode to Travel: Recipes and Images From Around the World
Ode to Travel is a travel book by Patrick Trefz, featuring recipes and photographs from 38 different locations around the world. Read more
2024-08-21
Young Producers Boost Great Lakes Agriculture
The USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service’s (NASS) Great Lakes Region encompasses Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio – three states with a significant impact on U.S. agriculture and a healthy crop of... Read more
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2024-08-20
FarmsSHARE: Feeding Families, Supporting Farmers
Explore how FarmsSHARE connects local farms with families in need, making a big impact on food security and community health across North Carolina. Read more
2024-08-20
HEP/CAMP Intern Draws Inspiration from USDA
Vanessa Valencia is a recent graduate from Oregon State University who majored in marketing. She is one of 14 students accepted into the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) High School Equivalency... Read more
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2024-08-16
Family Farmers Are the Future. Let’s Celebrate Them!
Family farms are the backbone of the food system, producing more than 80 percent of the world’s food value. Read more
2024-08-16
FACT SHEET: Celebrating Two Years of the Inflation Reduction Act
Two years ago, President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act, the largest investment in climate action and clean energy in world history. Key to the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in... Read more
2024-08-16
Biden-Harris Administration Invests in Domestic Biofuels and Clean Energy as Part of President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda
Today, on the second anniversary of President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that USDA is funding 160 projects in 26 states to... Read more
2024-08-15
Urban American Farmer Is Growing Austin’s Local Food System
Urban American Farmer is expanding Austin’s local food system through food education and relationships. Read more