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Continuing Service: A Veteran Turns to Agriculture to Help Others

October 24, 2024 MD Sharman, Public Affairs Specialist, USDA Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement

Joe Ricker, a man of many titles including colonel, veterans outreach coordinator, nonprofit founder, farm owner, consultant and beekeeper, has consistently dedicated himself to helping service members thrive. His collaboration with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has been a key factor in...

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USDA Intern Gains Hands-on Experience and Learns the Value of Networking

October 24, 2024 Daniela De Santiago-Zuniga, Intern, Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement

Marco Antonio Alcantar Alvarez, a rising sophomore at California State University majoring in graphic design, was one of 14 students selected for an internship over the summer with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) High School Equivalency Program (HEP)/College Assistance Migrant Program...

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USDA Science Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight: Meet Luz

October 24, 2024 Megan Guilfoyle, Public Affairs Specialist, Research, Education, and Economics Mission Area

National Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15 to October 15, is a time to celebrate the rich history, cultural diversity, and contributions from Hispanic communities. USDA’s Research, Education, and Economics (REE) mission area is home to over 8,000 of the world’s best and brightest minds in...

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A 2501 Grant Connects Spanish-Speaking South Texas Farmers with Agriculture Opportunities at USDA

October 24, 2024 Daniela De Santiago-Zuniga, Intern, Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) Center for Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Advancement (SARA) supports rural communities through strategies that address environmental, economic and social aspects of agricultural sustainability. Additionally, SARA encourages its university faculty...

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