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USDA’s Science & Research Strategy Aims to Boldly Transform U.S. Agriculture

May 15, 2023 Dr. Chavonda Jacobs-Young, Under Secretary, Research, Education, and Economics & USDA Chief Scientist

We are at a pivotal moment for USDA and U.S. agriculture.

Research and Science

The Path to Prosperity Event in Georgia Gives Boosts to Small Businesses in the Southeastern U.S.

May 15, 2023 staff of USDA’s Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization

It was a great start to National Small Business Month at the Southeast States “Path to Prosperity" event in Albany, Georgia on May 2. Path to Prosperity is a regional business and economic development workshop series that features experts from the financial industry, federal government, community...

Equity Farming Initiatives

Dirt, Fire and Road: My First Season as a Wildland Firefighter

July 23, 2014 Michaela Hall, Fire and Aviation Management, U.S. Forest Service

For the second time, I spilled burn mix on my clothing as I reached to replace a drip torch, a wildland firefighting tool used to ignite fires for controlled burns. After three days of working with the Davidson River Initial Attack Crew, I was getting used to how things worked – except for the drip...

Forestry

In Colorado, Partnerships Bloom in Support of Regional Food Systems

July 23, 2014 Chris Beck, Senior Projects Advisor for Philanthropic Engagement, Rural Development

This summer, USDA is highlighting partnerships to invest in the future of rural America. Our partners work with us year after year to leverage resources and grow economic opportunities. They are the key to ensuring our rural communities thrive. Follow more of our stories on Twitter at @USDA or using...

Food and Nutrition Farming Rural