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Communications to Congress

Food for Progress Program – FY 2023 Report to Congress

Communications to Congress

Food for Progress Program – FY 2022 Report to Congress

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USDA International Ag Education Fellows Go on to Teach Next Generation of American Agriculturalists

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has been committed to agricultural education for more than a century through partnerships with land-grant institutions and youth extension programs. Three years ago, USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service launched its...
News Release

USDA Invests Nearly a Half Billion Dollars in the Food for Progress and McGovern Dole Programs to Strengthen Global Food Security Using US Commodities

Agriculture Secretary Vilsack today announced the United States is investing $455 million to strengthen global food security and international capacity-building efforts.
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WISHH and FAS Work Together to Ensure Food Security Around the Globe

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service partners with World Initiative for Soy in Human Health (WISHH) to foster agricultural sustainability, boost food security and promote U.S. products around the world.
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Spreading Love Across the Globe with U.S. Foods

Regardless of where you live or what language you speak, treating that special someone in your life to delicious food is a universal act of love. If you are looking for ideas on how to show your love this Valentine’s Day, look no further. The U.S...
Stakeholder Notice

USDA Identifies 2023 McGovern-Dole Priority Countries

For FY 2023, USDA anticipates awarding up to $224 million in new McGovern-Dole cooperative agreements. USDA has identified the following as priority countries for FY 2023: Cameroon, Haiti, Mozambique, Nepal, Nicaragua, Sri Lanka, and Togo.
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U.S. Hot Sauces Bring Heat to Ag Trade

In honor of National Hot Sauce Day, USDA-FAS is celebrating a category of U.S. food exports that come in small packages but pack a lot of flavors and often heat – condiments and sauces. In 2021, the export of U.S.-made condiments and sauces was valued at $2 billion.
Communications to Congress

Food for Progress Program – FY 2021 Report to Congress

News Release

USDA Announces $1.5 Million for Educational Fellowship Programs in Ghana, Guatemala, and Mexico

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is awarding $1.5 million to Texas A&M University and the University of Missouri to establish school-based programs in Ghana, Guatemala, and Mexico through the International Agricultural Education Fellowship Program.
News Release

Fourteen New Agricultural Officers Sworn into Foreign Service

U.S. Department of Agriculture Deputy Secretary Dr. Jewel Bronaugh administered the oath of office today to 14 USDA employees who will serve American agriculture internationally as members of the Foreign Service.
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2021 Highlights: Expanding Opportunities, Tackling Challenges for U.S. Agriculture

Throughout 2021, FAS was proud to support USDA's efforts to create more and better markets for U.S. agriculture, to address the climate crisis, and to promote nutrition and food security.