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MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 25, 2013 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced funding to provide safety training for the more than 2 million youth working in agricultural production. "Working on the farm or ranch is hard work, and it can also be dangerous," said USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack...

WASHINGTON, March 14, 2019 – Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture joins the nation in celebrating National Ag Day, which highlights agriculture’s crucial role in everyday life, and honors the farmers, foresters, scientists, producers and many others who contribute to America’s bountiful harvest...

WASHINGTON, Nov. 10, 2014 – Today, as part of the observance of Veterans Day, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) announced the partners and projects that will be funded in this fiscal year to provide job and training...

WASHINGTON, March 26, 2012 – Today 200 4-H members from across the country came to the nation's capital to make their voice heard as part of the 2012 National 4-H Conference, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). Dr. Jill Biden...

WASHINGTON, April 20, 2015 – The U.S. Forest Service is announcing new Youth Conservation Corps job opportunities on national forests throughout the country. Young people from across the United States are encouraged to apply for these jobs at a local forest or with a partner organization. Some...

As part of our commitment to the National Strategies to Counter Antisemitism, Islamophobia and Related Forms of Hatred and Bias, USDA is proud to work with 4-H youth to educate and empower them to build welcoming and inclusive schools and communities. Below are resources to help build awareness and...

WASHINGTON, September 26, 2014 - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said today that in fiscal year 2014, the U.S. Forest Service invested a total of $20 million in partnerships that supported work and training opportunities for 11,000 youth and veterans on national forests and grasslands. Service...