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On National Wildland Firefighter Day, we honor the courage & dedication of all wildland firefighters on the frontlines and support personnel who work together to protect our communities & ecosystems ❤️

SUN Bucks helps families boost their grocery budget to get more of what their kids love. Learn the latest about SUN Bucks and see how you can get involved today: https://lnkd.in/e9wnDNz2 #SUNPrograms #SummerNutrition 

We love seeing #MyPlate in action!  Dr. Caree Cotwright, Director of Nutrition Security and Health Equity, recently hosted a town hall at Virginia State University. Nutrition educators and public health communicators shared their MyPlate success stories, explored new opportunities to improve health equity in nutrition education, and discussed how MyPlate can be adapted to fit the needs of different communities. Share where #MyPlateIs in your community in the comments!

Thanks to support from USDA 2501 Program grants, the Taos County Economic Development Corporation has been able to train underserved and veteran farmers, ranchers and foresters in regenerative agriculture practices in classroom and field settings. https://lnkd.in/eEepGhMp 2501 Program grants are designed to help underserved and veteran farmers participate in USDA programs equitably. USDA is accepting applications until July 5. Apply on grants.gov!

The 2024 Conservation Practice Motivations Survey mails to nearly 43,000 agricultural producers across the U.S. June 24 with an invitation to respond early online. Paper questionnaires mail July 8. Participate in the survey online at agcounts.usda.gov, by mail, or fax. By responding, you can help shape the future of conservation and agriculture. Your input will be used to improve voluntary conservation programs, including technical and financial assistance. With better data to help us understand how conservation fits into existing agriculture and forest management operations, program resources can be focused on where they will be most effective. By responding to this survey, you also help document the ongoing stewardship of America’s agricultural producers and forest land managers. All information provided is used for statistical purposes only and remains confidential by law. Visit nass.usda.gov/go/cpams, for more information.

Interested in helping join the USDA’s mission of empowering science-based conservation practices to maintain and restore natural resources to improve the health of agricultural operations for the future?    Learn more about the groundbreaking efforts and call to action, presented by USDA NRCS Chief Terry Cosby. #hiring

USDA’s SUN Programs help kids get the nutrition they need during the summer. SUN Bucks, SUN Meals, and SUN Meals To-Go work together to help kids reach their full potential. See what’s available and share this info with your community: https://lnkd.in/ePX2_h4Z

Today we're announcing resource enhancements designed to simplify access to contracting information for businesses and individuals interested in procurement opportunities with USDA. https://lnkd.in/eNwwdn8F

Chandra Y. joined USDA Rural Development as a Commercial Loan Specialist in February 2022 and became Area Director of the Tuscaloosa Area Office October 2023. She pursued both positions with an equal passion for increasing pluralism and diversity of ideas, contributions, and access to advance the RD mission of increasing participation and programs access. Since then, she has been instrumental in the approval of a water system improvement project serving a Persistent Poverty County, and through outreach, facilitated the exponential increase in disaster victims’ applications to the Single-Family Housing Program by some of the most vulnerable in the service area. #pridemonth

USDA Military Veteran Agricultural Liaison Monshi Ramdass recently shared information about careers in agriculture with veterans, transitioning service members, military spouses and students at the Fort Cavazos Military Veterans Mega Career Fair in Texas. Learn more ➡️ https://usda.gov/veterans