This first year of expanded summer nutrition programs is helping millions of kids and teens thrive in the summertime and beyond. SUN Programs is providing new and convenient ways for families to get food for their children during summer break, and summer isn’t over yet! There’s still time to get involved and share the news out to families in your community: https://lnkd.in/ePX2_h4Z #SUNPrograms #SummerNutrition
USDA
Government Administration
Washington, DC 246,149 followers
Leadership on food, agriculture, natural resources, rural development, nutrition and related issues
About us
The United States Department of Agriculture is the United States federal executive department responsible for developing and executing U.S. federal government policy on farming, agriculture, and food. It aims to meet the needs of farmers and ranchers, promote agricultural trade and production, work to assure food safety, protect natural resources, foster rural communities and end hunger in the United States and abroad.
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http://www.usda.gov
External link for USDA
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- Government Administration
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- 10,001+ employees
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- Washington, DC
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- Government Agency
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- USDA is committed to providing safe and nutritious food, conservation, sustainable food production and revitalizing rural America.
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Employees at USDA
Updates
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Happy National Farmers Market Week! As the heart of our local food system, farmers markets play an essential role in local food economy, regional food development and American agriculture. Be sure to stop by your local farmers market this week ➡️ https://lnkd.in/e_nJGcv5 #NationalFarmersMarketWeek #FarmersMarket
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Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai announced the appointment or reappointment of 55 members to serve on seven agricultural trade advisory committees. https://lnkd.in/eBsW47_c
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The end of summer is approaching, but it’s not too late to ensure millions of kids and teens get the nutrition they need with SUN Programs. Use our multilingual toolkit with customizable materials to help spread the word to families: https://lnkd.in/g5nGyAPk #SUNPrograms #SummerNutrition
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A graduate of Tennessee State University, Dominique Smith recently accepted a position as a loan specialist with USDA Rural Development. She believes that her internship experience and the support she received through the USDA 1890 National Scholars Program helped her achieve her goals. https://lnkd.in/gGA-_Bkf
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Congratulations to Carlton Bridgeforth, Hunter Henderson, Alyssa Charney, Victoria Maloch and Will Clement, who were announced today to hold senior staff positions in Washington, D.C! https://lnkd.in/g7jBjeYN
U.S. Department of Agriculture Announces Key Staff Appointments and Promotions
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USDA held the 2nd Annual Student Intern and Early Career Talent Welcome Event last month at USDA Headquarters to integrate interns and early career talent into USDA. The yearly event equips interns and early career talent with the knowledge and resources needed for a successful and fulfilling internship and work experience. Learn more about early career opportunities: https://lnkd.in/duZyEYwj #hiring
Internships and Career Opportunities
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Equity is at the heart of USDA's #DEIA efforts. Learn how we're dismantling barriers to fairness and ensuring equal opportunities for all employees: https://lnkd.in/effm6hH5
Equity at USDA
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From the classroom to the workplace, USDA internships are designed to help prepare and inspire students to pursue careers in the agriculture, food and natural resources systems and to showcase diverse paths to public service. On July 25, USDA celebrates National Intern Day to thank and honor all our hardworking interns. https://lnkd.in/gXzUAc69
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This year USDA will award over 90 USDA 1890 National Scholarships. Recipients, who must attend one of the 1890 universities and pursue degrees in agriculture, food, natural resource sciences, or related academic disciplines, will receive full tuition, fees, books, and room and board. The scholarship also includes work experience at USDA through internships. The USDA 1890 National Scholars Program is available to high school seniors entering their freshman year of college as well as rising college sophomores and juniors. https://lnkd.in/gQ4N5Bf6
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