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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. Are we seeing a resurgence in small farms? The latest Census of Agriculture reported that there were more small farms in...

By Phil Sammon, Forest Service Hindsight always proves to be most clear the farther you get from an event. The myths and legends of the event and the anecdotal side stories fade with time when held against the truths of the event or situation. Similarly, the projections and visions of the future...

By Liz Sawyer, reporter, Waterford Kettering High School newspaper

I am very pleased to launch our latest effort to encourage more widespread use and understanding of the life-saving field of telemedicine through our Power of Telemedicine web discussion. Telemedicine has grown steadily over the past decade. The USDA’s Rural Utilities Service (RUS) has participated...

By Audrey Rowe, FNS Deputy Administrator for Special Nutrition Programs I’ve had a chance to see a great deal of impressive schools during my tour of the country to speak about Child Nutrition Reauthorization. My recent visit to Waterford Village Elementary was no exception. Witnessing their...