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USDA Awards Grants to Support Schools Serving Healthier Meals and Snacks

Posted on March 6, 2015 by Office of Public Affairs

Up to $25 million will be provided for new food service equipment; $5.5 million for training WASHINGTON, March 6, 2015 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will be awarding over $30 million … Continue reading →

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Back To School: MyPlate Helps Teach Our Kids to Make Healthy Choices

Posted on August 14, 2013 by Karen Ross, California Agriculture Secretary, and Linda

“Back to school” is an exciting time. Summer may be drawing to a close, but our kids miss their friends and they’re filled with nervous energy about all that awaits them. I remember – do you?  Of all the important … Continue reading →

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