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    USDA’s StrikeForce Initiative Invests $23.5 Billion in Rural Communities, Expands to...

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    COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 15, 2016 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the expansion of the Department's StrikeForce for Rural Growth and Opportunity Initiative into high-poverty counties in Florida, Missouri, Montana, and Ohio. Launched in 2010, more than 1,500 StrikeForce partnerships have already helped USDA support nearly 1...
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    Agriculture Secretary Vilsack announces Expansion of USDA’s StrikeForce Initiative in Ohio

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    COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 15, 2016 – Today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the expansion of USDA’s StrikeForce for Rural Growth and Opportunity Initiative to 11 counties in Ohio. StrikeForce is a collaborative effort to bring targeted assistance to areas experiencing chronic poverty....
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    USDA Seeks Public Comment on 2016-2020 Environmental Justice Strategic Plan

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    WASHINGTON, Jan. 15, 2016 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture invites public comment on the draft update of the Department's Environmental Justice Strategic Plan. The four-year plan establishes goals to increase outreach and participation by historically underserved communities for the years 2016-2020 and outlines the ways each USDA agency p...
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    USDA Announces $8.8 Million Available to Support Food and Agricultural Sciences...

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    WASHINGTON, Jan. 14, 2016 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the availability of more than $8.8 million in competitive funding to support Hispanic-Serving Institutions’ (HSIs) agricultural science education programs. These grants will enhance the ability of these colleges and universities to support underserved students and...
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    Scams and fraud add insult to injury after a disaster

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    Media contact:
    Debbie Johnson
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    University of Missouri Extension
    Phone: 573-882-9183
    E-Mail: [email protected]

    Story source: Janet C. LaFon, 417-358-2158

    CARTHAGE, Mo. – People can become victims twice in the aftermath of a natural disaster like a flood.

    Already reeling from a loss, flood victims can fall prey to dishonest businesses,...

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    Flowering annuals: Year of the begonia

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    Media contact:
    Debbie Johnson
    Writer
    University of Missouri Extension
    Phone: 573-882-9183
    E-Mail: [email protected]

    Story source: David H. Trinklein, 573-882-9631

    COLUMBIA, Mo. – Once considered a denizen of the shade, begonias today are versatile garden plants that can be used in a variety of ways. This year, the begonia has its moment in the...

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    USDA 2016 Agricultural Outlook Forum Plenary Panel Announced

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    WASHINGTON, Jan. 12, 2016 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced the members of this year’s Agricultural Outlook Forum Plenary Panel on “Providing Leadership for Present and Future Generations in the Transformation of Agriculture.”...
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    USDA Awards $46 Million to Boost Energy Efficiency in Vermont

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    BURLINGTON, Vt., Jan. 8, 2016 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today awarded $46 million in assistance to the Vermont Energy Investment Corporation (VEIC) to support energy efficiency and renewable energy improvements in rural areas across the state....
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    Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Expanded Market Access for...

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    WASHINGTON, Jan. 7, 2016 -- Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today released the following statement: On Jan. 7, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), in collaboration with the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), reached agreement with South African officials to allow most U.S. exports of poultry, pork and beef and their products...
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    The year of the carrot

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    Media contact:
    Debbie Johnson
    Writer
    University of Missouri Extension
    Phone: 573-882-9183
    E-Mail: [email protected]

    Story source: David H. Trinklein, 573-882-9631

    COLUMBIA, Mo. – Bugs Bunny was always seen nonchalantly munching on a carrot. Considering that the carrot is tasty and nutritious, that makes Bugs one smart bunny.

    This is the year to...

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