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2501 Grants Support Traditional Farming and Culture in Hawaii

October 05, 2023 Marquita Bady, Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement Public Affairs Specialist

In Hawaii, the word ‘āina describes interconnected relationships between people, the environment and spiritual kin.

Equity Initiatives

Professional Training and Cooperation Sustain Organic Careers

August 23, 2023 Laura Gallagher, Program Analyst, USDA National Organic Program

One week on the job can take organic inspectors from a field crop farm to a dairy pasture or food production facility. Inspectors audit organic farms, ranches, and businesses to verify that they follow the USDA organic standards. Travel and flexibility are inherent to inspection work, and many...

Farming Organic

The Resilient Journey of Wild Blueberries of America: From Origins to Cultivation Challenges

August 23, 2023 Cameron Douglass, Ph.D., Agronomist/Weed Scientist, USDA Office of Pest Management Policy

August is prime time for wild blueberries, also known as “lowbush” blueberries, in the United States. While over 95% of wild blueberries are produced in Maine, wild blueberries are native to most of the northern United States.

Farming Food and Nutrition Plants