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USDA's Disaster Mapping Team Provides Data in the Most Critical Times

September 20, 2023 Terry Matlock, Public Affairs Specialist, National Agricultural Statistics Service September 20, 2023

As we observe September as National Preparedness Month, it is important to remember that being prepared is the most important thing you can do to assist in dealing with any disaster or emergency. Unfortunately, no amount of preparation will stop a natural disaster or emergency from occurring, but...

Research and Science

Critical Need to Increase Food Security in Rural Alaska

September 20, 2023 Cindy Long, USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service Administrator September 13, 2023

The Biden-Harris Administration is committed to ensuring families have consistent and equitable access to healthy, safe, and affordable foods—an effort highlighted during the historic White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health, held last year.

Equity Food and Nutrition Nutrition Security

Affording the Fight – Finances Frequent Foe for Firefighters

May 11, 2023 Tracy Farley, Forest Service Office of Communication

Emergency responders are an interesting lot. As a culture we recognize and value those who rush toward an emergency while others flee to safety. They work or volunteer as firefighters, law enforcement officers, emergency medical workers, dispatchers and in a variety of support positions. Chances are...

Forestry