Cattle operations with cover crops often use them for forage. In 2021, 72% of dairy operations and 89% of cow-calf operations with cover crops reported harvesting or grazing at least some cover crop acreage.
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Stress-related mental health has been a rising concern across farm communities.
@USDA_NIFA
introduced the Farm & Ranch Stress Assistance Network to support stress assistance for people in farming, ranching & other ag occupations
#MentalHealthAwarenessMonth
Every May, we celebrate the vibrant cultures and invaluable contributions of our Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities. From cultivating traditions to innovation, your diversity strengthens our agricultural landscape.
#AAPIHeritageMonth
#AANHPI
Climate change education empowers people to understand and adapt to the effects of climate change. This is especially important for youth. Check out education resources from the USDA Climate Hubs
#10YearsClimateSolutions
Being named a USDA 1890 National Scholar was a life-changing opportunity for Leigh Adams. Today she's a full-time soil conservationist with
@NRCSTexas
. "Working with producers and seeing people succeed are my favorite parts of the job,” she said.
Happy
#SmallBusinessWeek
! 🎉
This week, we celebrate the more than 33 million small businesses that power our economy. America's small business boom highlights the dynamism and innovation that entrepreneurs bring to local communities.
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In just two years,
@RURALgov
has shown that incredible progress is possible when people inside and outside government from all walks of life work together to solve problems and better serve rural people.
This
#ArborDay
, consider planting trees on your farm or ranch! 🌳 🌲 🍃 NRCS can help you with selection and design for windbreaks and shelterbelts. Learn more at:
Let USDA's Plant Hardiness Zone Map guide your gardening schedule. This map is the standard by which gardeners and growers can determine which perennial plants are most likely to thrive in your location:
#PeoplesGarden
📢 Big news! FSIS announced its final determination to declare Salmonella an adulterant in raw breaded stuffed chicken products when they exceed a specific threshold (1 CFU per gram or higher) for Salmonella contamination. These products typically are stuffed with ingredients,…
📢 Tune into the virtual Regional Equity Convening Southwest: Equity Commission Final Report Panel Session to hear directly from USDA Equity Commission members today at 4:30pm CST.
It’s not too late to register for USDA’s Virtual Career Fair! Participate to learn more about the opportunities that USDA has to offer on April 30, 2024 ➡
Through
@POTUS
' historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Law,
@USDA
is partnering with small towns, cooperatives, local utilities and private companies working to ensure that people, no matter where they live, have access to high-speed internet.
Do you have limited space to garden, or aspire to have a lush balcony full of plants? This video highlights how to choose the best plants, containers, and soil for your space, and gives tips for keeping your plants healthy:
#PeoplesGarden
To further protect the U.S. livestock industry from the threat posed by highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza,
@USDA
is sharing a number of actions that we are taking with our federal partners to help us get ahead of this disease and limit its spread.
Happy Administrative Professionals' Day to all of the incredible individuals at USDA who play a vital role in ensuring our operations run seamlessly. We thank you for all you do ❤️
#AdministrativeProfessionalsDay