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Secretary's Column: Hunger And the Holidays

December 23, 2011 Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack

Like millions of Americans, I will join family and friends this holiday season to share meals, conversation and to count our blessings. We’ll take a moment to thank the men and women in uniform serving our country overseas – and also those who produced the food on our tables. During this time of...

Food and Nutrition

Healthy Gardens, Healthy Youth School Pilot Program

December 23, 2011 Deputy Under Secretary Dr. Janey Thornton

It may look like just another lunch at Hiawatha Elementary School in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, but these children are part of The People’s Garden School Pilot Project. The students at Hiawatha Elementary are among 4,000 youth in 57 schools in Iowa, Arkansas, New York, and Washington participating in...

Food and Nutrition