Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Finalization of COP 21 Deal

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…while continuing to meet global demand for food, fiber and fuel.” Link to Climate Change, Global Food Security, and the U.S. Food System report. Link to USDA’s Building Blocks for…

Push for Local Food in Schools

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There’s a new national push for local food in schools, following a report by a California newspaper. Local Food in Schools Fifty agricultural trade associations, farmer co-ops and agribusinesses of…

Donation by Disney

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…distribute grants to 60 member food banks to support programs for their local communities such as: School Pantry Program, BackPack Program, Kids Cafe Program and the Mobile Food Pantry Program….

U.S. Cotton Sector Facing Difficult Economic Conditions

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Cotton industry leaders testified here today that Congress’ and the administration’s assistance are crucial for U.S. cotton to weather the current economic and regulatory climate. In the “stress in cotton…

The Western View: Vocational Education

Taylor HillmanFeatures, Western View

…schools. But students outside of agriculture programs don’t have that advantage, and are not taught the basic job skills associated with manual labor. Those students are on a college program,…

Ag Groups On T-TIP Negotiations

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Some US farm and food groups share thoughts on the Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership negotiations. Ag Groups On T-TIP Negotiations…