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On July 24th, USDA hosted the 2024 All-Employee Summer Town Hall. This town hall was held to celebrate USDA’s dedicated employees and showcase some of the remarkable accomplishments taking place at USDA. This event also provided an opportunity for USDA employees to engage in meaningful discussions, share ideas and collaborate on collective goals.     Join the employee-first culture here at USDA: https://lnkd.in/eC35Whrf #hiring

Join us for a webinar Wednesday, September 4 at 1:00 PM ET! ERS Economist Matthew Rabbitt will provide an overview of USDA’s annual report on the prevalence and severity of food insecurity in U.S. households in 2023. Register at: https://lnkd.in/g4xcDGUK

USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service will host the 32nd annual Morris Hansen Lecture on September 26th from 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm EDT at the Jefferson Auditorium. This year's topic, "Challenges in Measuring Income and Poverty: Why is it so Hard? Why is it so Important?" will be presented by Dr. Constance F. Citro, senior scholar with the Committee on National Statistics. This lecture series is one of many public education and outreach activities in which USDA participates. The event is sponsored by the Washington Statistical Society, USDA NASS, and Westat, Inc. To register for this event and learn about past lectures, visit https://lnkd.in/ebaq5-Jx.

Tune into a recent interview with @EverythingCoop and USDA's Monica Rainge: https://lnkd.in/e75BkpQY

Don’t miss out on this one! Our California State Office is hiring a public affairs specialist. This is a great opportunity to help tell the stories of rural America and advance USDA Rural Development’s mission throughout California. If you’re a public affairs professional looking to work in Alturas, Bakersfield, Davis, Fresno, Indio, Merced, Modesto, Moreno Valley, Santa Rosa, Visalia, or Yreka, California, please check out this posting! This position is open to the public. Please read eligibilities carefully. The position will close August 27, 2024. Apply online: https://lnkd.in/esEgiwde #usdaruraldevelopment #usda #2024jobs

Dr. Maria Consuelo Donato Molina, Texas A&M University-Kingsville Assistant Professor of Research and Instruction for the Department of Agriculture, Agribusiness and Environmental Sciences, was one of 32 individuals recently welcomed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture as one of the 2024 USDA E. Kika De La Garza Fellows. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gRqBenCj

Vanessa Valencia is a recent graduate from Oregon State University, with a major in marketing and sales. She is one of 14 interns in the USDA High School Equivalency Program (HEP)/College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) interns, which provides students from farmworker backgrounds with paid, 10-week internships in Washington, D.C. “My drive and passion revolve around leveraging my skills and experiences to positively impact underserved communities to foster growth, and advocate for equity and opportunity for all,” she said. https://lnkd.in/eb4n6qvj

We are thrilled to announce the successful export and arrival of fresh California peaches and nectarines to Vietnam, marking a significant trade milestone for U.S. agriculture! 🤝 This achievement opens a $2.5 million market, thanks to the collaborative efforts of USDA, the U.S. Embassy in Vietnam, the California Fresh Fruit Association, and Vietnam's Plant Protection Department. On August 14th we celebrated this success in Hanoi, recognizing the strong trade partnership between the U.S. and Vietnam. Our commitment at USDA-APHIS and USDA-FAS remains focused on facilitating safe and resilient trade, supporting U.S. producers, and providing global access to America’s top-quality and diverse agricultural products. Pictured in the photo (top left of the montage) celebrating the fruit’s arrival in Hanoi is U.S. Ambassador Marc Knapper, Regional Manager APHIS IS, Marc Gilkey, CFFA Trade Director, Caroline Stringer, Vietnam Plant Protection Department Deputy Director, Mr. Heui, and FAS Senior Counselor, Ralph Bean. #TradeSuccess #Agriculture #USDA #APHIS #GlobalTrade #FAS

USDA Liaison Horace Hodge (right) was recognized with the Dean’s Award for Outstanding Contributions to Academic Mission and Excellence in Partnership from Prairie View A&M University, where he has been a USDA liaison for 35 years. “I am so humbled by this recognition, as it is a shared accomplishment,” he said.   University College of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Dean and Director of Land-Grant Programs Dr. Gerard D’Souza (left) presented the award at the recent Academics, Research and Extension Joint Conference Awards Banquet last week.

This week in the Young Farmer Q&A Series, Deputy Secretary Xoch touches on how USDA is providing education in agriculture to students. Stay tuned for more next week!