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Toni Stanger-McLaughlin: Highlighting Tribal Nations and Indigenous Foods during Native American Heritage Month

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

November is Native American Heritage Month. This is a time to celebrate Native American history and culture while also exploring the ongoing contributions, achievements, and hardships of Native people in the United States. This month’s theme, Indigenous Foods: The Intersection Between Land, Food...

Equity Initiatives

2501 Grant Enhances Food Sovereignty Among Native Communities

November 30, 2023 Joyce El Kouarti, Communications Director, Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement

Since 2017, FEED 7 Generations has worked to improve the health and wellness of Native people in the Pacific Northwest.

Equity Initiatives

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