…women and other minority farmers and ranchers.” Acting FSA Administrator Chris Beyerhelm County committees are made up of farmers and ranchers elected by other producers in their communities to guide…
May is CalFresh Awareness Month
…is encouraging counties to focus CalFresh Awareness Month activities on alleviating childhood hunger and enrolling eligible families in CalFresh through partnerships with the Women, Infants, and Children program, school meals,…
Canada Ag Census Shows Increase in Young and Women Farmers
…May 3, 2017). Women account for an increasing share of farm operators, rising from 27.4% in 2011 to 28.7% in 2016. In the 2016 Census of Agriculture, 77,970 women were…
Medicinal and Nutritional Uses of Lemongrass
…lemongrass contains four milligrams of iron, or five percent of the recommended daily intake for men and two percent for women. One tablespoon also contains one percent the recommended daily…
Secretary Perdue Announces Creation of Undersecretary for Trade
…Conservation Service under this domestically-oriented undersecretary will provide a simplified one-stop shop for USDA’s primary customers, the men and women farming, ranching, and foresting across America. “The men and women…
Ag Secretary Perdue Moves to Make School Meals Great Again
…15 nutrition assistance programs that include the National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC), and…
Natural Make-up
… For women wanting more natural ingredients in make-up, instead of all of those chemicals that are hard to pronounce, look no further than say the produce aisle…
Wetland Conservation Projects Receive Boost
…ensure waterfowl and other birds are protected throughout their lifecycles. “Hunting and fishing are the cornerstones of Americans’ sportsmen heritage, and today, sportsmen and women are leading efforts in wildlife…
Sonny Perdue Sworn in as 31st U.S. Secretary of Agriculture
…U.S. Secretary of Agriculture will be guided by four principles which will inform his decisions. First, he will maximize the ability of the men and women of America’s agriculture and…
Ag Groups Pleased With Perdue Confirmation
…work for farmers, consumers and rural America.” “Secretary Perdue is a long-time friend to me and farmers across Georgia, and soon to the millions of men and women across our…
A Better Way to Pasteurize Eggs
…Salmonellosis, as the infection is known, can cause diarrhea, stomach cramps and fever. Infants, preschoolers, pregnant women and the elderly are especially susceptible. Because of this, pasteurized eggs are often…
Cotton Incorporated Launches New Consumer Campaign
…– Masterchef Jr., 8-9 PM Friday April 28 ABC – Shark Tank, 9-10 PM The campaign aims to reach women and men 18-49 and extends beyond TV to digital custom…
Tom Nassif Wins Agriculturalist of the Year Award
…“Truly, I owe my success to the pioneers of California agriculture who have come before me, and to the thousands of hardworking and ingenious men and women who are currently…
Funding to Foster a Diverse Agricultural Science Workforce
…such as the WAMS program, NIFA is creating the opportunity for women and minorities to participate in addressing agricultural challenges.” The Women and Minorities in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics…