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Thank you to our Farmers to Families Food Box suppliers hard at work procuring food & moving it safely to communities in need. "Our growers and especially the folks at Food Forward are excited. This program will impact thousands of lives in a very positive way." @4EARTHFARMS

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U.S. agriculture supports 1 in 10 American jobs & provides American consumers w/ more than 80% of the food we consume #NationalAgDay #AgDay

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Happy #NationalFarmersDay . Farmers are powerful reflections of our national character: indomitable in spirit & proudly committed throughout generations to our land.

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Agriculture is essential to everyday life. Celebrate the individuals who dedicate their lives to feeding the world on #NationalFarmersDay

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U.S. agriculture supports 1 in 11 American jobs & provides American consumers w/ more than 80% of the food we consume #NationalAgDay #AgDay

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Today, we recognize & celebrate the tremendous contributions of American farmers, ranchers & producers #NationalAgDay #AgDay

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Happy #NationalMilkDay ! Today we commemorate the day when milk started being delivered in sterilized glass bottles way back in 1878 #tbt

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Agriculture is a vital component of our country’s economy, contributing $992B to the U.S. GDP & more than 21M jobs #NationalFarmersDay

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It’s National Pollinator Week! Be a part of a nationwide effort to restore #pollinator habitat #PollinatorWeek

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Proud to announce our partnership with @TexasTech to create a state-of-the-art cotton classing facility on the Lubbock, TX campus. /1

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Honoring the brave men & women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country #MemorialDayWeekend2018 #MemorialDay

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Agriculture is a vital component of our country’s economy, contributing $992B to the U.S. GDP & more than 21M jobs #NationalAgDay #AgDay

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Family farms remain essential to American agriculture, making up 99% of America’s 2.1 million #farms #agriculture

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American farmers celebrate #EarthDay everyday - they are protectors of our soil, water and air #EarthDayEveryDay

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It’s #NationalSelfieDay and this dairy cow is milking it for all it’s worth!

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Poinsettias are America’s number-one potted plant, with nearly 80 million sold for more than $250 million annually, even though the market is only 6 weeks long each year #NationalPoinsettiaDay

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#LifeIsMoreBeautiful when you're on the ranch

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4 years

. @USDA will provide $16 billion in direct payments to eligible farmers through the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program. Register for the webinar on Thursday, May 14, at 1pm to learn more:

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Thanks to our expert USDA meat graders, consumers everywhere can celebrate #PrimeDay every day

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It's National #FarmersMarketWeek ! #FarmersMarkets provide beginning farmers a low-cost way to enter marketplace & grow their businesses

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Fresh corn on the cob is a summer treat that people across America look forward to! #NationalCornOnTheCobDay

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Thank you to all the American horticulturalists, viticulturists, ranchers & farmers who make #ValentinesDay special ❤️

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Happy Spring! #FirstDayofSpring is a great time to use our #farmersmarket directory to find fresh produce

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To celebrate #NationalFarmersMarketWeek , Under Secretary Jenny Moffitt met with local elected officials, members of the community & a Farmers Market Promotion Program Grantee, Farmers Market Management Services. While together, they visited the @northendmktclt in Charlotte, NC.

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💥New Blog Post 💥 Learn how you can take advantage of USDA’s Local Food Data & Resources #NationalFarmersMarketWeek #RegionalFoodSystems #FarmersMarkets

Taking Advantage of USDA’s Local Food Data & Resources

Over the past several years, USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) has conducted research on local and regional food systems to better understand the relationships, processes, and lessons...

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It’s #NationalWatermelonDay !! This delicious fruit is an excellent source of essential nutrients such as vitamins A & C 🍉

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With the publication of the final rule, the USDA provides the definitive regulatory framework for hemp production throughout the United States:

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Per capita U.S. cheese consumption in 2016 was 36.62 pounds, breaking the all-time record! 🧀 #NationalCheeseDay

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The USDA is purchasing up to $470 million in U.S.-produced fruits, vegetables, meat, dairy and seafood for distribution to food banks across the country: To apply you must be a USDA Foods vendor:

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Fresh flowers are a great way to celebrate mom this #MothersDay weekend. To all the moms out there, Happy Mother’s Day!

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Happy #NationalPumpkinDay ! 6 states account for nearly 1/2 of U.S. production: Illinois, California, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan & New York

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To all our #dairy farmers out there: We #raiseaglass in honor of all that you do for American agriculture. Cheers! #worldmilkday - @USDA Deputy Secretary Steve Censky

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We would like to extend our sincerest thanks to all the #farmers in this country who make our #Thanksgiving meal possible

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Family farms remain essential to American agriculture, making up 99% of America’s 2.1 million #farms #agriculture #WednesdayWisdom

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In celebration of #NationalMilkDay , @USDA Under Secretary Ibach and team raise a glass to salute American dairy farmers #raiseaglass

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Farmers are our friends, neighbors, coworkers, & kin. Today and every day, we thank them for helping feed Americans and preserve the land. - Under Secretary Ibach, fifth-gen farmer on his ranch in Nebraska.

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We want to celebrate the faces of American agriculture - share a selfie for #NationalSelfieDay with #FarmSelfie

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We’re hosting a webinar to help farmers & producers understand eligibility & other requirements for USDA Farmers Market & Local Food Promotion grants – register for tomorrow's event #LearnGrants #agriculture

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Next week is #NationalFarmersMarketWeek ! Have you found your market yet? Check out all of the #famersmarkets in our database #lovefarmersmarkets @fmcorg

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American farmers and ranchers help feed the world #NationalFoodDay

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“Each generation takes the earth as trustees. We ought to bequeath to posterity as many forests and orchards as we have exhausted and consumed,” Nebraskan, founder of #ArborDay , and former Secretary of Agriculture J. Sterling Morton

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A farmer’s endless hard work has been an example to all of us & today we thank them for their contributions #NationalFarmersDay #HatsOff

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Happy National #FarmersMarketWeek ! We are proud to support farmers & ranchers who provide Americans w/ access to healthy foods produced locally & regionally through farmers markets - To read @SecretarySonny proclamation: #lovemymarket @FMCorg

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Our Local Food Directories help you locate farmers markets, on-farm markets, CSAs & food hubs - check them out

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American farmers celebrate #EarthDay everyday - they are protectors of our soil, water and air #EarthDayEveryDay

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#Bee pollination is responsible for about $15 billion in added crop value each year-particularly for nuts, berries, fruits, & vegetables

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Wisconsin ranks first in the nation in cheese production #WICheeseDay #NationalDairyMonth

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. @USDA announced a $500 million dollar fourth round of the successful Farmers to Families Food Box Program. The program will continue purchasing combination boxes of fresh produce, dairy products, fluid milk & meat products to support Americans in need:

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On May 15, 1862, Abraham Lincoln signed into law an act of Congress establishing "a Department of Agriculture."

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National #FarmersMarketWeek is being celebrated in communities across the U.S. – Join in on the celebrations #nfmw

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Get ready to celebrate #FarmersMarketWeek ! This celebration highlights the vital role farmers markets play in the nation’s food system and in supporting small farmers, ranchers, and businesses. Find a market near you to start celebrating:

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. @USDA Under Secretary Greg Ibach, his wife Teresa, & employees fueled up with beef jerky for Walking with USDA Leaders event this afternoon #NationalJerkyDay

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Use our CSA Directory to find farms that offer regular deliveries of locally-grown products on a subscription basis #CSAs #ThursdayThoughts

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Honoring the brave men & women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country #MemorialDayWeekend2017 #MemorialDay

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🚨Grant application deadlines for the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program and the Regional Food System Partnerships Program have been extended to May 26. #supportlocal

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National Farmers Market Week starts on Sunday! Find a market near you today #MondayMotivation #farmersmarket #nfmw

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3 years

Happy World Milk Day! #WorldMilkDay The average cow produces 8 gallons of milk per day, that’s over 100 glasses of milk!

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U.S. agriculture supports 1 in 11 American jobs & provides American consumers w/ more than 80% of the food we consume #TuesdayMotivation

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Thank you @natlturkeyfed for having us over to meet Bread and Butter. They are definitely Grade A #turkeys in my book. #PresidentialTurkey #ThanksgivingWeek

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8 years

"1.5 acres on a rooftop in #Brooklyn . Ag grows everywhere!" - Administrator Starmer #urbanagriculture

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It’s #WorldMilkDay !! Raise a glass to celebrate the contributions of our dairy farmers #raiseaglass #milk #dairy #farm365 #farmers

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From field to fork - Find over 8,700 farmers markets, 1,400 farm stands, 800 CSAs, & 220 food hubs bringing healthy food to American families. Support your local farmers & small businesses during #FarmersMarketWeek ! #lovemymarket @USDA @SBAgov @FMCorg

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10 years

It's National Farmers Market Week! Celebrate at a market near you: http://t.co/KoPKBcF9Ss #FarmMktWk http://t.co/321WfFpSFs

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Glad to hear the largest agriculture business in #PuertoRico , Gargiulo Farm Company, is back up & running after power restoration brigades made it possible for them to return to normal operations @FEMA

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AMS today announced $72.9M awarded to 55 states & territories through the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program. The grant provides funding to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops & support growers through marketing, education, and research. #SpecialtyCrops #agriculture

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Are you interested in becoming a 👩‍🌾 👨‍🌾? We have resources to help you get started: ✅Make a plan 📝 ✅Start to farm 🥩 🧀 🍎 🌽 ✅Leverage our resources ⚙️ ✅Get connected 🤝 We can help power your 🇺🇸 Dream #WorldEmojiDay

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8 years

Join us this week as we recognize & celebrate farmers markets' contributions to American communities! #MarketFav

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America’s farmers are the backbone of the nation. Their devotion to the land and unrivaled productivity feeds, clothes, and fuels the world. #NationalFarmersDay Photo: #Cotton Farmer & his helpers. @instagram terrajames

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Experience the fall harvest at local farmers’ markets - find one in your community #WednesdayWisdom #farmersmarket

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We’re hosting a webinar to help farmers & producers understand eligibility & other requirements for USDA Farmers Market & Local Food Promotion grants – register today #LearnGrants #agriculture

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Gobble gobble! America’s 2,500 turkey farms – most of them family owned – raise 229 million gobblers every year:

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Pecans contain protein, potassium, phosphorus, and magnesium, calcium, and 95 percent unsaturated fats #NationalPecanDay

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Thank you American horticulture growers for making the holidays so beautiful #NationalPoinsettiaDay

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Abraham Lincoln, born 209 years ago today, addressing the Wisconsin State Agricultural Society 1859: “Every blade of grass is a study; and to produce two, where there was but one, is both a profit and a pleasure.”

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. @USDA Under Secretary Ibach speaking with Cattleman’s Beef Board members at #CattleCon18 today to see how we can continue to support the cattle industry #beefmeet #NCBA #CBB

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Most U.S. popcorn is grown in the Midwest, primarily in Indiana, Nebraska, Ohio, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky & Missouri #NationalPopcornDay

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Along the Lake Michigan “fruit belt” in Michigan, 75% of the nation’s tart cherries are grown #GoBlue #FinalFour

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Are you a new #farmer ? Find the resources you need to get started #womeninag #newfarmer #veterans

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45 years ago today, the last American combat troops left Vietnam & returned home. We are extremely grateful to the men and women who served this country during that very difficult time #NationalVietnamWarVeteransDay

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USDA is launching the Meat and Poultry Inspection Readiness Grant to help small and midsized meat and poultry slaughter and processing facilities cover costs and get up to @USDAFoodSafety standards for interstate trade.

USDA Invests $55.2M in grants in meat & poultry inspection operations

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The most common items sold at farmers markets: 🍎🥬99.6% sell fruits/vegs 🐝94% sell honey, jams, jellies, & maple syrup 🥐90% sell bread & baked goods 🌻86.5% sell plants incl. flowers & nursery crops 🐔84.5% sell meats, seafood, & eggs What do you buy? #farmersmarketweek

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$400 million is available for the Dairy Donation Program to support dairy farmers donating dairy products to food banks and other food assistance organizations. This help small and midsized businesses and will mitigate food loss/waste:

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🚨 Today @SecVilsack announced additional aid to agricultural producers and businesses as part of the USDA Pandemic Assistance for Producers initiative. Since January, we have allocated $11 billion to producers and food and agriculture business

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"Anytime you can step in and fill a gap and provide a service that is going to be helping farmers and families - that's the American way." Check out Farmers to Families Food Box vendor, West Group Holdings, video on how the program has helped:

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Blueberries are an excellent source of essential nutrients, such as vitamins C and K & manganese #NationalBlueberryMonth

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It's #NationalSelfieDay and this pig is really hammin' it up

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#FirstDayofSummer is a great time to use our #farmersmarket directory to find fresh produce #WednesdayWisdom

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Secretary Perdue meeting with small business owners, farmers & ranchers today at the USDA Farmers Market #SmallBusinessWeek

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Direct to consumer outlets like farmers markets contribute approximately $9 billion each year to the U.S. economy. Find your farmers market & support a local farmer today: #farmersmarketweek #lovemymarket @FMCorg @FarmersGov @USDA @SBAgov

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Celebrate the individuals who dedicate their lives to feed, fuel, and clothe the world on #NationalAgDay ! Thank you for all you do! #AgDay

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👨‍🌾👩‍🌾🚜🛤️. @USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue hereby proclaims the week of August 2 – 8, 2020, as National #FarmersMarketWeek . "I call upon the American people to celebrate farmers markets with appropriate observances and activities."

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USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack @secvilsack issues proclamation honoring National #FarmersMarketWeek on Aug 1-7.

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Idaho harvested 325,000 acres of potatoes in 2016, more than any other state in the U.S. #StPatricksDay

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. @USDA approved $1.2 billion in contracts to support American producers and communities in need through the Farmers to Families Food Box Program: $461M: fresh fruits & vegs $317M: dairy products $258M: meat products $175M: combo boxes of the above items

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Today we celebrate the dedication of working dogs & thank them for their support on the farm & ranch #NationalDogDay

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USDA is reopening the comment period for the U.S. Domestic #Hemp Production Program Interim Final Rule for 30 days. We are especially interested in hearing from growers about their experience during the 2020 production cycle under the rule. For more:

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From urban centers to remote villages, the USDA Farmers to Families Food Box has delivered over 75 MILLION boxes of high quality U.S.-produced food to vulnerable Americans. Triple win for growers, distributors and families: