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Feeding My Interest in Science

October 05, 2010 Luana Xiong, 14, Merced County, CA

My name is Luana Xiong. I am 14 years old and part of Merced County 4-H in California. I have been in 4-H for five years. Some of the projects I do in 4-H include photography and arts and crafts, but the one part of 4-H that I absolutely love is science.

Research and Science

iCook Makes Healthy Living Fun for Kids

April 02, 2015 Kelly Flynn, National Institute of Food and Agriculture

Childhood obesity has more than doubled in children and quadrupled in adolescents over the past 30 years, leading to increased risks for cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and breathing problems. Researchers from the University of Maine have developed the 4-H iCook project to tackle this issue in the...

Food and Nutrition

Vilsack meets with FFA leaders

July 22, 2009 acampbell

Secretary Vilsack spoke this morning at the Future Farmers of America State Presidents' meeting. He had the opportunity to meet with FFA's national and state leaders, and took a few minutes to congratulate them on their election to leadership posts in an organization of more than 500,000 active...

Initiatives

USDA Announces New Resource Guides for Tribal Governments, Citizens, and Organizations

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Office of Tribal Relations has released the newest editions of the USDA Resource Guide for American Indians and Alaska Natives 2022 and the USDA Native Youth Resource Guide 2022. Each of these guides provides valuable information...

Equity

Oregon, Colorado Trail Projects Honored by Coalition for Recreation Trails

June 15, 2012 Kathryn Sosbe, Office of Communication, U.S. Forest Service

The Deschutes National Forest in Oregon and the Pike-San Isabel National Forests in Colorado were recently honored by the Coalition for Recreation Trails with the organization’s Achievement Award for trail projects that exemplify creative partnerships and leveraging funds.

Forestry

CAPAL Intern Driven to Change Food Insecurity

September 05, 2024 MD Sharman, Public Affairs Specialist, USDA Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement

Nichole Espineli, a master's student at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, draws on her experience with food insecurity to work with the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Equity Initiatives

Troubled Teens Climb to New Heights in Rural America

August 22, 2014 Vicki Walker, USDA Rural Development Oregon State Director

Teens across the country are looking forward to the school year and many new experiences that will enrich their lives and start them on their way to future success. Those who struggle with mental health and addiction issues during this critical time of life, however, face tremendous challenges that...

Rural

Serving Those Who Serve America

November 10, 2009

This morning, I was privileged to represent USDA at a Military Families Summit hosted at the University of Maryland and organized with us by the Department of Defense Military Community and Family Policy program. More than 300 leaders who provide support to military families – including the office...

Food and Nutrition

Gardening, Farming Take Root in New York City

December 19, 2012 Jane Hodgins, Northern Research Station, U.S. Forest Service

If your picture of New York City is skyscrapers and neon, consider expanding that image to include vegetable crops – a lot of vegetable crops – growing everywhere from ground level to rooftops.

Forestry Food and Nutrition Farming

US Forest Service Symbol Woodsy Owl Turns 40

September 16, 2011 Renee Lee, U.S. Forest Service Office of Communication

Did you know that Woodsy Owl has been giving a hoot for 40 years? This week, the furry and big-eyed environmental and antipollution steward marks 40 years of being a U.S. Forest Service symbol.

Conservation Forestry