40 winners were nominated by fellow employees for Secretary Honor Awards. Secretary Tom Vilsack recently presented 40 employee teams at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) with the…
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Secretary Vilsack Outlines Proposed School Meal Standards
Highlights include reducing sugars and increasing whole grains. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack recently announced updates to nutrition standards for school meal programs. The proposed updates intend to…
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Secretary Vilsack Advocates for Small Farming
He speaks with an advocacy group about rising land monopolization. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack spoke to members of the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition on Monday, speaking to…
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Deputy Secretary Bronaugh Steps Down from USDA
She will be spending more time with family after two years of service. Deputy Secretary Jewel Bronaugh has announced that she will be leaving the U.S. Department of…
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USDA Announces Partnership with National Urban League
The agency will collaborate with the historic civil rights organization. The Department of Agriculture (USDA) signed a memorandum of understanding with the National Urban League, solidifying their mutual…
Read MoreNew USDA Under Secretary Sworn In
Secretary Vilsack celebrates army veteran poised to support the department’s mission to producers. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has sworn in Alexis Taylor as the new Under…
Read MoreUSDA Invests in Sustainable Bioproduct Manufacturing
The pilot program distributes $9.5 to three awardees The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that they are investing $9.5 million into domestic bioproduct manufacturing in the United…
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USDA Begins to Track COVID-19 in Animals
Scientists seek to prevent the possible spread of the virus. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has invested $300 million into research to track COVID-19 transmission through animals.…
Read MoreUSDA Announces $285 Million for Rural Critical Infrastructure
The investment will lower energy costs and expand clean energy resources. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack announced the investment of $285 million for rural critical infrastructure. The U.S.…
Read MoreNew Members Appointed to USDA/1890 Task Force
Strengthens the connection between department and land-grant universities. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the appointment of new members to the USDA/1890 Task Force this month. This…
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