…which mosquitoes find irresistible. Including pregnant women. Mosquitoes find you less appealing when you’re stationary and tend to go after those who are active and producing body heat. Research also…
Support for Minority and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers
…Service Action Inc., Ohio, $199,722 Oklahoma Women in Agriculture Association, Oklahoma, $200,000 Langston University, Oklahoma, $187,890 Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Oklahoma, $165,823 Common Market Philadelphia Inc., Pennsylvania, $200,000 Center For…
World Dairy Expo® Introduces New Category to Youth Fitting Contest
…Male and Female divisions for the first time this year. “We hope that by lowering the age of the fitting contest and by adding a division for women, that we…
USDA Seeks Nominees to the National Dairy Board
…of the individuals served by the programs. USDA encourages all eligible women, minorities, and persons with disabilities to seek nomination to serve on the board. For nominating forms and information,…
Farm to School Grants to Increase Local Foods in Schools
…administers 15 nutrition assistance programs that include the National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC), and…
National Mango Board Members Named
…eligible women, minorities, and persons with disabilities to seek nomination for a seat on the National Mango Board. Research and promotion programs are industry-funded, were authorized by Congress, and date…
Women in Agriculture Trade Mission is Underway
…Taylor “USDA is committed to building opportunities for women to grow, learn from one another and lead within their industries,” said Taylor. “Women in agriculture have a powerful story to…
Selections Made for California Agricultural Leadership Program
…delivered in 1970, more than 1,200 men and women have participated in the program and have become influential leaders and active volunteers in the agriculture industry and other areas. …
CA Free of TB Testing for Cattle Movement
…officials from the federal, state and local levels. It means some very welcome relief for our dairymen and women and our beef cattle ranchers, and they’ve earned it through their…
The People’s Department: A New Era for Civil Rights at USDA
…farmers and ranchers, and we established a unified claims process for women and Hispanic farmers and ranchers, providing more than $2.5 billion in combined payments to claimants, more than $118…
Virtual Representative for Small and Very Small Plants
…grilling season, USDA is highlighting these changes, introducing Americans to the men and women who are enacting them, and demonstrating the positive impacts for public health. For more information, visit…
Efforts to Make School Environments Healthier
…Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, the summer meals programs, and theSpecial Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, which together comprise America’s nutrition safety net. For more information, visit www.fns.usda.gov….
Farm Bureau Boot Camp
The Farm Bureau Women’s Communications Boot Camp is open to all women who are Farm Bureau members and want to enhance their communication and leadership skills. Cathy Isom tells us…
Women-In-Ag Trade Mission to the Far East in September
…more women to step up into leadership roles within the industry and inspire the next generation of women to do the same thing. A Women in Ag-led trade mission to…