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Farmers’ Markets by the White House Hosts National Farmers Week and World Breastfeeding Week Festivities

August 17, 2011 Katie Koh, Intern for the Let’s Move! Initiative

Cross posted from the Let's Move! blog: On August 4, the Farmers Market by the White House was bustling with individuals celebrating World Breastfeeding Week and National Farmers Market Week. The festival’s purpose was to recognize the value of farmers markets and the role that nutritious fruits and...

Food and Nutrition Initiatives

Joint USDA-Catholic Relief Services Project Feeds, Teaches Guatemalans To Ensure Food Security

August 17, 2011 Linda Habenstreit, Public Affairs Specialist, Foreign Agricultural Service

The “dry corridor” in Guatemala suffers from annual drought and food shortages that affect the food security and incomes of people in the region. Last year was worse than most—drought followed by devastating floods caused by tropical storms and rain that destroyed crops, increasing food insecurity...

Food and Nutrition Trade