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Women Partners Power Innovation in Nutrition Assistance in the Midwest

March 20, 2013 Megan Bensette, USDA Food and Nutrition Service, Midwest Region Public Affairs

Last summer I witnessed an amazing group of partners – the majority women, coincidentally - making a big difference in the lives of those who suffer from hunger. It all started with USDA’s effort to expand the availability of wireless technology at farmers markets not currently accepting SNAP...

Food and Nutrition

Secretary's Column: Generational Change to Improve Childhood Nutrition

March 15, 2013 Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack

This week, we are renewing our efforts at USDA to encourage a generational shift to improve childhood nutrition. Today, too many of our children aren’t getting the nutrition they need. One-third of today’s children are at risk for preventable health problems because of their weight. Only a quarter...

Food and Nutrition
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