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USDA Expands Public-Private Partnerships to Create Economic Opportunities through Regional Food Supply Chains

28 Nov 2016
ELGIN, Texas, Nov. 28, 2016 - U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Lillian Salerno today announced three new public-private partnerships that will create economic opportunities in Elgin, Texas; Fresno, Calif.; and Chicago. The Food LINC partnerships will help community leaders and private philanthropic ...

USDA Report Highlights Scientific Research, Development Breakthroughs

22 Nov 2016
WASHINGTON, Nov. 22, 2016 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today released results of investments in scientific research including 222 new inventions, 94 patents awarded and 125 new patent applications filed in 2015. The USDA Annual Report on Technology Transfer includes new agriculture-related discoveries, inventions and processes made b...

USDA’s Five Tips for a Food Safe Thanksgiving

21 Nov 2016
WASHINGTON, November 21, 2016 – This week millions of Americans will gather family and friends around the dinner table to give thanks. But for those preparing the meal, it can be a stressful time. Not to mention, for many it is the largest meal they have cooked all year, leaving plenty of room for mistakes that could cause foodborne illness.

New Aerial Survey Identifies More Than 100 Million Dead Trees in California

18 Nov 2016
VALLEJO, Calif., Nov. 18, 2016 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today that the U.S. Forest Service has identified an additional 36 million dead trees across California since its last aerial survey in May 2016.

U.S. Food Loss and Waste 2030 Champions

17 Nov 2016
Ahold USA (Stop & Shop New England, Stop & Shop New York, Giant Landover and Giant Carlisle) “Ahold USA’s retail divisions of Stop & Shop New England, Stop & Shop New York, Giant Landover and Giant Carlisle are always looking for innovative ways to lessen their impact on the environment.
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