By LaKeshia N. Myers In what can only be described as a devastating blow to African American students pursuing agricultural sciences, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has suspended its … [Read more...]
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FSIS Announces Food Inspector Recruitment Events in Wisconsin
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is holding a recruitment event in Wisconsin in March to hire food safety inspectors. FSIS is the agency … [Read more...]
Agriculture Department Updates Guidelines To Determine If Students Are Eligible for Free Meals
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Earlier this week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition service announced that updates were made to the income eligibility guidelines, which determine who is … [Read more...]
National Black Farmers Association to Convene 26th Annual Conference in Mississippi
Washington, D.C. – In a historic milestone, the National Black Farmers Association (NBFA) will mark its 26th year of standing up for African American farmers and their families. The NBFA … [Read more...]
USDA Food Safety Results
USDA plays a role in ensuring that virtually all foods produced and eaten in the United States are safe to consume. Our primary responsibility, however, is to make sure America’s supply of meat, … [Read more...]
USDA Announces $8.4 Million to Support a Diverse Next Generation of Farmers and Ranchers
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the availability of $8.4 million in competitive grants to support the work of partner organizations that provide training, … [Read more...]
Studies May Shed Light on Food-Stamp Purchases
Jonathan Ellis, USA TODAY WASHINGTON (USA Today)—The U.S. Department of Agriculture is expected to release studies this spring that will provide more information about the types of foods purchased … [Read more...]
COA Youth & Family Centers announces Summer Food Program
Stressing the importance of offering nutritious meals to children during the summer months, COA Youth & Family Centers announces the sponsorship of the Summer Food Service Program. The Summer … [Read more...]
USDA: Wisconsin among most accurate states for Foodshare payments
State to receive nearly $1.5 million in bonus payments Wisconsin will receive nearly $1.5 million in bonus payments for having one of the highest FoodShare accuracy rates in the nation, according to … [Read more...]
Wisconsin’s best run program reaches highest accuracy rate in its history
Program integrity enhanced even as demand increased The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) released a statement last week lauding States for improved performance in administering … [Read more...]