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Karen Anderson, Social Media Manager, Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), USDA
As kids head back to school, many parents and caregivers are focused on homework, healthy meals and getting everyone to school on time. But one often overlooked item deserves a spot on every checklist: food safety!
(Washington, D.C., June 6, 2025) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins concluded her trade delegation visit to Rome, Italy. Secretary Rollins reinforced the Trump Administration’s expectations for improved agricultural market access to our ally Italy and encouraged opportunities to...
Meredith Carothers, Public Affairs Specialist, Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), USDA
Make sure your summer dish is remembered for its flavor, not a foodborne illness. Keep these potluck food safety tips from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) in mind.
Deputy Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Michelle Bekkering
I am honored to serve as the newest member of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs mission area in my role as Deputy Under Secretary. As a native of Iowa, where agriculture is our lifeblood, I understand this position is a sacred trust and my duty to the...
Growing up on a farm in Northeast Iowa taught me the values of resilience and innovation—qualities that have guided my work as USDA’s Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs. I reflect on the progress we have made in advancing U.S. agricultural exports and driving economic growth.
Bucky Gwartney, International Marketing Specialist, AMS Livestock and Poultry Program
USDA’s longstanding grading process provides an excellent overall meat quality assessment for buyers, sellers, and consumers to make decisions about their meat purchases.