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Yvonne Lee: Acknowledging Asian American Impact and Influence on the U.S. Agriculture Industry as a Policy Design Expert

May 30, 2023 Cecilia Hernandez, Designated Federal Officer, USDA Equity Commission

May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month and serves as an important opportunity to celebrate our AAPI communities and honor their many contributions to the United States. The AAPI community has influenced American culture in so many ways. One example is in...

Equity Initiatives

Experts from USDA and the Industry Host Annual Cotton Ginners Schools

May 30, 2023 Public Affairs Specialists Maribel Alonso and Jess Ryan, USDA-ARS Office of Communications

The U.S. cotton industry contributes 35% of the cotton exported globally.

Research and Science

USDA Grant Helps University of Hawaii Train Farmers in their Native Languages

May 30, 2023 Mariela Castaneda, Office of Partnership and Public Engagement

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is proud to support successful partnerships that pave the way for meaningful outreach and access to services for underserved communities. In Hawaii, USDA is helping multiple partners come together to provide language-appropriate outreach to Thai, Lao...

Equity Farming

Cool for the Summer: Keep Your Favorite Salads Chilled

May 24, 2023 Jesus Garcia, Public Affairs Specialist, FSIS, USDA

At your next picnic, let the spotlight shine on your food — not on party crashers like Salmonella or Listeria. When temperatures rise and food safety steps aren’t followed, cold dishes at a cookout are at risk for unsafe bacteria levels. Avoid foodborne illness by following these steps:

Health and Safety

SNAP Quality Control: How FNS Helps Protects Taxpayer Dollars

May 24, 2023 Cathy Buhrig, Associate Administrator, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program provides nutrition support to millions of American families in need. USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) works with partner states to ensure that SNAP provides the right amount of benefits to eligible families in the prescribed timeframes.

Food and Nutrition