USDA’s Post

Last month, USDA’s Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration hosted a Departmental Administration town hall to recognize the great work that is done to make progress toward USDA goals everyday. Learn more about the role of USDA’s Departmental Administration, and discover how you could be a part of this dynamic team: https://www.usda.gov/da 

The Advisory Committee on Minority Farmers will meet on July 23-25 in Tarrytown, NY to consider USDA programs and policies and their impacts on minority farmers. The committee will then recommend action-oriented strategies to maximize the participation of minority farmers in USDA programs and services. The public is invited to attend in person or virtually. Pre-register by July 22, 2024 ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eXJaZY8F

Working together, we can help kids and teens get the nutrition they need. Use our shareable resources to get the message out about SUN Programs this summer. https://lnkd.in/g5nGyAPk #SUNPrograms #SummerNutrition 

The E. Kika De La Garza Fellowship brings faculty and staff from Hispanic-Serving Institutions and Hispanic-Serving School Districts to Washington, D.C. to learn how USDA services and programs can benefit them, their students, and their communities. Learn more about Dr. Maureen Victoria's experience: https://lnkd.in/e2C6iJxh

The National Agricultural Statistics Service provides timely, accurate and useful statistics in service to U.S. agriculture. NASS is the official source of comprehensive, current information on the farms, ranches and people who provide food, feed and fiber to our nation and the world. If you are a Statistician or IT Specialist looking to start your career at USDA, explore opportunities here: https://lnkd.in/eBAAuaVF #hiring

As part of the #CancerMoonshot, join USDA for a virtual event on "Cancer Prevention Through Healthful Eating," where we'll highlight USDA’s efforts to prevent diet-related diseases & cancers via tailored nutrition research & community engagement. Register: http://bit.ly/3VYZxA6

USDA’s Summer Nutrition Programs for Kids offer meals and new benefits to help keep kids full of energy and excitement. Discover more today: https://lnkd.in/ePX2_h4Z  #SUNPrograms #SummerNutrition 

USDA Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement Director Lisa Ramirez welcomes 32 faculty and staff from Hispanic-Serving Institutions and school districts to the 2024 class of E. Kika De La Garza Fellows. Fellows will spend one week in Washington, DC meeting with leaders from different USDA agencies to learn more about national and regional issues, policy making and research. https://lnkd.in/exU7AjmX

On #IndependenceDay, we thank and remember the honorable service of our nation’s active duty, reserve service members and veterans. Happy #FourthofJuly from the USDA Family 🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸