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This post is part of the Science Tuesday feature series on the USDA blog. Check back each week as we showcase stories and news from the USDA's rich science and research portfolio. By Jennifer Donovan, Michigan Technological University

Three patient simulation dummies - an adult, a child, and an infant – are now available for students to practice on at Heart of Georgia Technical College in Dublin, thanks to USDA funding provided through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

Dr. Janey Thornton, Deputy Under Secretary for USDA Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services

By West Virginia USDA Rural Development Public Affairs Specialist Gail Bennett A building dedication was held for the Jefferson County Emergency Services Agency’s (JCESA) Operations Center earlier this month in Ranson, WV. On hand and a featured guest speaker for the formal ceremony was USDA Rural...

USDA- Rural Development is improving the lives of the residents of Jasper County, Indiana by presenting a $15 million Community Facilities low interest loan to the Jasper County Hospital. The funds will be used to provide new surgery and outpatient services.

USDA Rural Development Nebraska State Director Maxine Moul, staff and the residents of Stromsburg celebrated the 40th anniversary of Earth Day recently with the announcement of more than $2.2 million in planned improvements to the City's municipal water system. The improvements will bring the system...

Brad Fisher, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service

I recently returned from Nairobi, where I got a firsthand look at USDA's food aid programs. Due to volcanic ash in Europe, my arrival was delayed by 36 hours. I tried to outmaneuver the cloud by taking the scenic route -- Washington to Boston to Amsterdam to Paris to Nairobi. While I enjoyed my...

Written by Jane Grant, Public Information Officer

A few short weeks week ago we announced an exciting partnership with the International Game Developers Association (IGDA) to kindle innovation and creativity and offering unique opportunities for App