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(Washington, D.C., July 7, 2025) — Today, Judge Stephen Alexander Vaden was sworn in as the Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Vaden, of Union City, Tennessee, joins Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins to not only deliver on the promises of President...
Read MoreWASHINGTON, July 7, 2025 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today welcomed 30 faculty and staff from Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI) and Hispanic-Serving School Districts around the nation to the 2025 class of E. Kika De La Garza (EKDLG) Fellows.
(Washington, D.C., July 5, 2025) – President Donald J. Trump held a massive celebration on the eve of Independence Day at the Iowa State Fairgrounds where he launched the year-long Great American State Fair in celebration of America’s 250th birthday.
(Washington, D.C., July 4, 2025) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins issued the following statement after President Donald J. Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill into law:
“The One Big Beautiful Bill marks the start of a new golden age for America and...
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Contact: Mike Lavender
National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition
mlavender@sustainableagriculture.net
Tel. 734.417.8710
Release: Congress Sends Reconciliation Bill to President’s Desk, Cannibalizing...
Read More(Washington, D.C., July 3, 2025) — Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced the latest slate of presidential appointments, bringing new leadership to key roles within the Department. These appointees have been selected to implement President Trump’s America First...
Read More(Washington, D.C., July 2, 2025) — In celebration with America 250, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will be hosting the Great American Farmers Market on...
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Contact: Mike Lavender
National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition
mlavender@sustainableagriculture.net
Tel. 734.417.8710
Comment: NSAC Laments Senate’s Passage...
Read More(Washington, D.C., July 1, 2025) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced American poultry producers will have greater market access to Namibia, which will now accept fresh, frozen, and chilled poultry exports from the United States. The Trump Administration...
Read MoreThe U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) recommends these food safety tips for your next beach trip:
Tip #1: Plan Ahead
- Bring only the amount of food that can be consumed on the same day to avoid leftovers.
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