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Examples in Efforts to Address Rural Child Hunger

00:01:00.473   2021-03-23   
The Agriculture Secretary offered recent examples of USDA efforts in addressing child hunger in rural America, particularly in the wake of COVID-19 and its economic impacts. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

USDA Efforts in Climate Smart Ag and Forestry Advancement

00:00:59.794   2021-03-23   
What are some of the ways USDA will foster climate smart agriculture and forestry per a recent Presidential executive order? (Rod Bain and USDA Deputy Chief of Staff Robert Bonnie)

Actuality: Building a Civilian Climate Corps

00:00:19.931   2021-03-23   
USDA Deputy Chief of Staff Robert Bonnie explains the Department's role in government-wide efforts to form a civilian climate corps, per a Presidential executive order.

Actuality: USDA Role in 30 x 30

00:00:37.903   2021-03-23   
USDA Deputy Chief of Staff Robert Bonnie talks about the Biden Administration’s goal of conserving 30 per cent of U.S. lands and waters by 2030, and USDA’s potential role in those efforts.

USDA Invests Hundreds of Millions of Dollars in Rural Community Facilities

00:00:59.977   2021-03-23   
USDA's Rural Development is investing hundreds of millions of dollars to help rural communities build and improve essential facilities, especially for healthcare. (Stephanie Ho and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack)

USDA Awards Grants to Help Small Farms Become More Profitable

00:00:59.977   2021-03-23   
USDA's Agriculture and Food Research Initiative, or AFRI, has awarded millions of dollars worth of grants to help small and mid-sized farmers improve their quality of life. (Stephanie Ho and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack)

Active Weather This Week in Much of the Country

00:00:59.977   2021-03-23   
Active weather is expected this week for much of the country. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey

Stormy Weather Makes Small Dent in Drought-Stricken Areas

00:00:59.977   2021-03-23   
Stormy weather makes a small dent in some drought-stricken areas. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Actuality: This Year's Rain Unlikely to Lead to Same Flooding Two Years Ago

00:00:37.093   2021-03-23   
USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, compares this year's recent rainfall with the rain that led to historic flooding two years ago.

Actuality: National Weather Outlook for Mar 30 - Apr 5

00:00:59.010   2021-03-23   
USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, has the National Weather Service's outlook for the end of this month through the beginning of April.