USDA Video: This Week @ USDA June 27

Dan June 27, 2014 Alabama, Aquaculture, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, Fruits, General, Georgia, Industry Videos-Promoting Agriculture, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Seeds, Sheep-Goats, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
– 4th of July, World Cup and Summer Party Food Safety Tips
– USDA launches a website to help new and beginning farmers
– Providing children nutritious meals during the summer

For more information:
http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/u…
http://www.usda.gov/newfarmers
http://www.fsis.usda.gov
http://www.fns.usda.gov

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