Dept. of Agriculture’s Tweets

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We’re working to support urban agriculture as it plays an important role in growing not only fresh, healthy food, often where grocery stores are scarce, but also providing jobs and beautifying neighborhoods. Learn more: https://usda.gov/urban #PeoplesGarden

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Dept. of Agriculture

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Jul 30

If you want to visit one (or all!) of the 17 #PeoplesGardens across the country, you’re in luck! We’ve updated our directory with links, stories and more: https://bit.ly/3PKO9Dg

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Dept. of Agriculture

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Jul 30

On International Day of Friendship, we know that even plants need buddies 🤝 Companion planting is a term that describes plants that bring things like beneficial insects or shade to nearby plants, like these sweet corn planted next to bean plants #DayOfFriendship #PeoplesGarden

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Dept. of Agriculture

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Jul 29

Well-stocked with produce and dry goods, the #PeoplesGarden provides free food for the people of Oakland, CA. There’s only one grocery store for the 45,000 people of West Oakland, so town fridges like this one are vital in food insecure neighborhoods. https://usda.gov/peoples-garden

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Dept. of Agriculture Retweeted

Secretary Tom Vilsack

@SecVilsack

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Jul 29

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@POTUS

& Congress have taken a historic step towards easing the burden of inflation on Americans and meeting the moment on climate with the announcement of the Inflation Reduction Act. I urge Congress to act quickly on this important piece of legislation.

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Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Inflation Reduction Act

WASHINGTON, July 28, 2022 – "President Biden and Congress have taken an important, historic step towards easing the burden of inflation on the American public and meeting the moment on climate. If...

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Dept. of Agriculture

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Jul 29

Chickens are valuable members of the team at City Slickers Farm in Oakland, CA. They compost waste, fertilize crops and produce 150-200 eggs per week, all of which are donated to the local community. https://usda.gov/peoples-garden #PeoplesGarden

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Dept. of Agriculture

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Jul 28

City Slicker Farms in Oakland, CA is one of USDA’s 17 #PeoplesGardens across the country. Founded in 2001, it provides fresh food, nutritional education and skill sharing to the community. Learn more ➡️ https://usda.gov/peoples-garden

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Dept. of Agriculture Retweeted

USDA Science

@USDAScience

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Jul 28

Working to end cancer as we know it! Join us for

@USDA

’s Cancer Moonshot Day of Action: “Preventing Cancer One Bite at a Time” virtual community conversations on 08/10/22, 10-11:30am & 2-3:30pm EDT. Register: http://bit.ly/3uZATD0  #CancerMoonshot | #USDAScience

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Dept. of Agriculture

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Jul 28

Under a key WIC flexibility which is now extended through September, USDA is covering the added cost of non-contract formula to make it financially feasible for states to allow WIC participants to purchase alternate sizes, forms or brands of infant formula https://go.usa.gov/xSUtT

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USDA Nutrition

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Dept. of Agriculture Retweeted

National Integrated Heat Health Information System

@HeatGov

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Jul 26

Today, the National Integrated Heat Health Information System launched http://HEAT.GOV, a new website for resources on heat and health. Visit http://HEAT.GOV to learn how heat is impacting your community and access tools and information to stay safe in the heat!

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USDA Forest Service

@forestservice

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Jul 27

Meet Katie Day, 1 of our back country permits specialists. After a devastating wildfire almost took her hometown, she volunteered her time & skills to help her community. She continues to serve on fire assignments to help people. #DisabilityPrideMonth https://vimeo.com/731790154

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Dept. of Agriculture Retweeted

Rural Development

@usdaRD

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Jul 28

NEWS RELEASE: Biden-Harris Administration Announces $401 Million for High-Speed Internet Access in Rural Areas: https://rd.usda.gov/newsroom/news-release/biden-harris-administration-announces-401-million-high-speed-internet-access-rural-areas…

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Dept. of Agriculture

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Jul 28

Thank you to all of our interns, both new and old, for your hard work & being a part of the USDA Family ❤️ We hope you'll take back new experiences from your internship and apply it to your futures! #NationalInternDay Learn how to start a career at USDA: https://usda.gov/youth/career

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Dept. of Agriculture

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Jul 27

💡 Food forests or even planting a fruit tree in your garden can cool the temperature in your area, and provide habitat and delicious fruit like this apple tree! Learn more ➡️ https://usda.gov/peoples-garden/gardening-advice/trees-food-forests…

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Dept. of Agriculture

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Jul 27

Today we've announced our Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement with California. The announcement is part of a $400 million American Rescue Plan program to improve food security and strengthen agricultural supply chains ➡️ https://go.usa.gov/xSQgG

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USDA Ag Mktg Service and Secretary Tom Vilsack

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Dept. of Agriculture

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Jul 26

Today we've launched a new $1 billion Community Wildfire Defense Grant program, funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, designed to assist at-risk communities with planning for and mitigating wildfire risks. Applications available in coming days ➡️ https://go.usa.gov/xSncV

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USDA Forest Service and Secretary Tom Vilsack

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Dept. of Agriculture

@USDA

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Jul 26

Today on the 32nd Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act we celebrate the inclusion & access promoted by this landmark civil rights law for disabled Americans. Meet Pistachio Farmer Jim Chew, a victim of a hit-and-run accident that took his leg https://arcg.is/1eDbuK

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Dept. of Agriculture Retweeted

Agricultural Research Service

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Jul 26

ARS is breeding new apple rootstocks that are more resistant to pests & diseases, bear more fruit & are more ideal for apple growers to pick & prune. Here's our Science in your Shopping Cart podcast | Ep 2: Apples: Get Crunchin' - Part 1: Apple Rootstocks https://youtu.be/CG5wwZTef2c

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Dept. of Agriculture

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Jul 25

🚨 Today,

@SecVilsack

announced a strategy for how the Biden-Harris Administration, through USDA, will address a reforestation backlog of 4 million acres on national forests and plant more than 1 billion trees over the next decade ➡️ https://go.usa.gov/xSNEp

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USDA Forest Service and Secretary Tom Vilsack

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Dept. of Agriculture

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Jul 25

We're awarding over $70 million in grants to help more kids nationwide eat healthy, homegrown foods ⬇️

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USDA Awards over $70 Million in Grants, Increases Access to Local, Healthy Foods for Kids

Washington, D.C., July 25, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced it is awarding more than $10 million in Farm to School Grants to 123 projects across the country. Additio...

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Dept. of Agriculture Retweeted

Secretary Tom Vilsack

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Secretary Pete Buttigieg

@SecVilsack

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@SecretaryPete

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Jul 22

It was great to visit the

@USDA

Farmers Market today. Farmers markets nationwide thrive thanks to sound policies empowering producers to grow and sell food locally, and agricultural shippers to efficiently move goods to market.

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Dept. of Agriculture

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Jul 22

📢 We've increased funding for school meals, child & adult care meals. Effective 7/1/22, the reimbursement schools receive for each meal served will increase by ~$0.68 per free/reduced-price lunch & $0.32 per free/reduced price breakfast: https://go.usa.gov/xS943 More actions ⬇️

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Dept. of Agriculture

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Jul 22

USDA's Forest Service is initiating emergency fuels reduction treatments to provide for the long term survival of giant sequoia groves against immediate wildfire threats. Details: https://go.usa.gov/xS9ba

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Dept. of Agriculture

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Jul 22

Less than 1% of insect species are considered harmful. Insects prey on harmful pests, pollinate plants, decompose organic matter and produce valuable products. Learn about managing pests in your garden without harmful pesticides ➡️ https://bit.ly/3yD3FdC #PeoplesGarden

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Dept. of Agriculture

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Jul 21

You can save vegetable seeds from your garden produce to plant next year! Seed saving involves selecting suitable plants, harvesting seeds at the right time and storing them properly over the winter 🌱 Learn more: https://bit.ly/3AQ1OVd #PeoplesGarden

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Dept. of Agriculture

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Jul 20

Gardeners can successfully plant certain crops in midsummer for Fall harvest. In the #PeoplesGarden, we grow root crops, greens and other vegetables from late June through August plantings 🌱 Learn more: https://bit.ly/3PoNmHW #harvest22

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Dept. of Agriculture

@USDA

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Jul 20

Supported by

@USDA_NIFA

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@NatlAgrAbility

illustrates how much we can collectively benefit by providing opportunities, expanding boundaries and making it possible for people like Susan Butterfield to hope. https://youtube.com/watch?v=mEIycvNBPRo&feature=youtu.be… #DisabilityPride

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What AgrAbility Means to Me: Susan Butterfield

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Dept. of Agriculture Retweeted

Federal Student Aid

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Mar 11

#DYK that under the limited Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) waiver, you may receive credit for past payments that previously didn’t qualify for loan forgiveness?  Learn how you can take advantage of the limited PSLF waiver before it ends: https://go.usa.gov/xz5yN

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Dept. of Agriculture

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Jul 19

Soil health isn’t just for big farms! It’s the foundation of our #PeoplesGarden and important in your home and urban gardens, too. Healthy soil gives us clean air and water, bountiful crops and forests, diverse wildlife, and beautiful landscapes ➡️ https://bit.ly/3z0aJ4f

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Dept. of Agriculture

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Jul 18

USDA is announcing additional actions which will help ensure that families who rely on the WIC program have safe and reliable infant formula options even in an emergency or supply chain disruption, including a recall. Details: https://go.usa.gov/xSWzP

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USDA Nutrition and Secretary Tom Vilsack

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Dept. of Agriculture Retweeted

Secretary Tom Vilsack

@SecVilsack

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Jul 18

Today,

@USDA

is announcing additional steps to strengthen the resiliency of the WIC program as it relates to formula purchasing. The Biden-Harris administration continues to work tirelessly to ensure families can access the formula they need.

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FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Announces Actions to Strengthen Infant Formula Access...

Since Abbott Nutrition’s voluntary infant formula recall to address health and safety concerns at its Sturgis, Michigan manufacturing plant, the Biden-Harris Administration has been working around...

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Dept. of Agriculture

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Jul 17

The average American eats roughly 🧊🧊🧊🧊🧊🧊🧊🧊🧊🧊🧊 🧊🧊😋😋🧊🧊🧊😋😋🧊🧊 🧊😋🧊🧊😋🧊😋🧊🧊😋🧊 🧊🧊🧊😋🧊🧊😋🧊🧊😋🧊 🧊🧊😋🧊🧊🧊😋🧊🧊😋🧊 🧊😋🧊🧊🧊🧊😋🧊🧊😋🧊 🧊😋😋😋😋🧊🧊😋😋🧊🧊 🧊🧊🧊🧊🧊🧊🧊🧊🧊🧊🧊 pounds of 🍦each year! #WorldEmojiDay (Source:

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Dept. of Agriculture

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Jul 17

July is the busiest month for ice cream production when nearly 3/5 of all ice cream is produced, followed by June and May (Source:

@dairyidfa

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Dept. of Agriculture

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Jul 17

These are America’s favorite 🍦 flavors according to

@dairyidfa

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Dept. of Agriculture

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Jul 17

Happy Sundae! Whether you enjoy ice cream in a cone or a bowl, be sure to thank a dairy farmer today 🍦🍨 #NationalIceCreamDay

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Dept. of Agriculture

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Jul 15

In addition to state project grants, one national grant provides additional support for a

@NatlAgrAbility

project. Learn more from Assistive Technology Professional Ned Stoller about ag assistive technology with an emphasis on low-tech solutions.

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Ned Stoller: Agricultural Assistive Technology

AgrAbility staff member and Assistive Technology Professional Ned Stoller discusses agricultural assistive technology with an emphasis on low-tech solutions.

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Dept. of Agriculture

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Jul 15

A busy commercial street may strike some as an odd spot for a garden, but the former farmland that now houses Fairfield Middle School in Henrico, VA, is a prime location for cultivating change at the local level. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3uxgF3f #PeoplesGarden

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Dept. of Agriculture

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Jul 13

This summer as you are harvesting your garden, consider donating your excess harvest. Donating wholesome food for human consumption diverts food waste from landfills and puts food on the table for families in need. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3AAfNhX #PeoplesGarden

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Dept. of Agriculture

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Jul 13

Supported by

@USDA_NIFA

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@NatlAgrAbility

brings together Cooperative Extension units and nonprofit disability organizations to educate and assist agricultural workers with disabilities like Doug VerHoeven and their families. https://youtube.com/watch?v=8-d-VQpatJ0… #DisabilityPride

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AgrAbility: Restoring Hope, Renewing Productivity with Doug VerHoeven

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