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USDA Summer Road Trip
ICYMI, here's what happened last week at USDA:
Throughout the month of July, in celebration of our nation’s Independence Day, we’ll take a summer road trip across the U.S. Department of Agriculture. See some of the ways USDA is assisting rural communities to build a stronger America from sea to shining sea.
The first stop on our tour was USDA’s Consumer Food Safety portfolio to explore the ways USDA works around the clock to ensure you and your families are protected from harmful foodborne illness.
In the coming weeks, we’ll make additional stops at some of our spectacular national forests, visit our nation’s rural communities, and see some of the work USDA is doing to preserve our nation’s lands for the enjoyment of future generations. We’ll also take you inside USDA’s R&D shop, which pumps out science and tech innovations, web portals, and applications for customers around the world.
Be sure to follow #USDARoadTrip this month to find out how in all corners of our nation, we’re working to ensure that we’re building a stronger rural America through partnership, progress and promise.
The Week in Pictures
Food safety tips from our Founding Fathers this 4th of July
New USDA ‘FoodKeeper’ App: Your New Tool for Smart Food Storage
Have a food safe summer with these food safety tips
All images available in Flickr.
On the USDA Blog
Show Us When You Are #GrillingLikeaPRO
Summer is finally here! I can smell those steaks and burgers on the grill already. While grilling outside with our friends and family can be fun, it can also lead to food poisoning. This summer, the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service is reminding Americans everywhere that “Grilling Like a PRO” is the safest and easiest way to grill.
From barbecues to broadband, USDA’s broad portfolio impacts the lives of American families everywhere. This month, in celebration of our nation’s Independence Day, we’ll take a summer road trip across the U.S. Department of Agriculture and see some of the ways USDA is assisting rural communities to build a stronger America from sea to shining sea.
New USDA ‘FoodKeeper’ App: Your New Tool for Smart Food Storage
How many times have you gone into your pantry or refrigerator, only to find that what you were going to use in your meal was spoiled? The USDA, Cornell University and the Food Marketing Institute would like to help you avoid that problem in the future with our new application, the FoodKeeper.
Tapping into the Economic Potential of Local Food Through Local Foods, Local Places
At USDA, we understand the enormous market potential of local food. Industry estimates suggest that local food sales in America have nearly doubled in recent years, jumping from $5 billion in 2008 to $11.7 billion in 2014. We’ve invested more than $800 million in 29,100 local and regional food businesses and infrastructure projects over the past six years to help farmers, ranchers and rural businesses tap into that market.
USDA TV
USDA Week in Review - July 3, 2015
Read about us in the News
Communities Get A Lift As Local Food Sales Surge To $11 Billion A Year (NPR)
There's a renaissance in local and regional food, and it's not just farmers markets in urban areas that are driving it. On this map, the U.S. Department of Agriculture pinpoints more than 4,000 local and regional food businesses and projects — from food hubs to farm-to-school programs to initiatives to expand healthy food access to low-income communities — in every state around the country.
Kentucky leads nation in federal funding for local food, Vilsack says (Lexington Herald Leader)
The local food movement isn't just for chefs: It's moved beyond niche and into schools, groceries, local restaurants of all sizes and even into food stamps. Last year, local food sales topped $11.7 billion, according to the USDA, which has invested more than $800 million into local food businesses and infrastructure in the last six years. Kentucky leads the nation in participation in federally funded local food projects, with 1,659 projects including high tunnels that extend the growing season, microloans for smaller farmers, and direct funding for food hubs, farmers' markets and other local food enterprises.
You Too Can Grill Like A Pro When You Follow Food Safety for Summer Time Grilling (Sierra Sun Times)
Calling all grill masters! With just four more days to go until the 4th of July holiday, you’re probably looking forward to enjoying a star-spangled BBQ with friends and family. But remember, grilling outdoors can sometimes lead to unwanted food poisoning
Communities Get A Lift As Local Food Sales Surge To $11 Billion A Year (NPR)
There's a renaissance in local and regional food, and it's not just farmers markets in urban areas that are driving it. On this map, the U.S. Department of Agriculture pinpoints more than 4,000 local and regional food businesses and projects — from food hubs to farm-to-school programs to initiatives to expand healthy food access to low-income communities — in every state around the country.
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SOME BIG FOUTH OF JULY OUTDOOR GRILLING MISTAKES
Broadcast Date:
Wed, July 1, 2015
One expert says the biggest mistakes we outdoor barbecuers will make this Fourth of July weekend won't even revolve around the actual grilling process. (Gary Crawford and Marianne Gravely)
FOOD SAFETY PLANNING FOR THAT FOURTH OF JULY PICNIC
Broadcast Date:
Tue, June 30, 2015
One expert says we need to think about food safety when we are planning that holiday weekend picnic. (Gary Crawford and Tina Hanes)
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Buckle up: It's a #USDARoadTrip! http://t.co/KzuYRp6dQo pic.twitter.com/2YkRZ4tNCL
— Dept. of Agriculture (@USDA) July 1, 2015
We’re using #USDARoadtrip to take you on a USDA tour across the country. 1st stop: #foodsafety http://t.co/Y6fGkanjLJ pic.twitter.com/l9lZiyqTKm
— Dept. of Agriculture (@USDA) July 2, 2015
This #4thofJuly, stay food safe by showing us you're #GrillingLikeaPRO http://t.co/MlJmgNfPrB #USDARoadTrip pic.twitter.com/7PTQXz8qI2
— Dept. of Agriculture (@USDA) July 2, 2015
If you’re #GrillingLikeaPRO drown & stir your briquettes till they’re cold. Never leave a hot grill. #SmokeyBearHug http://t.co/bGS2R9dd7C
— Smokey Bear (@smokey_bear) July 1, 2015
Clean, Separate, Cook, Chill: 4 steps from our Founding Fathers to keep you food safe this #4thofJuly. #USDAroadtrip pic.twitter.com/szg8KNrRAM
— Dept. of Agriculture (@USDA) July 2, 2015
Important to remember #foodsafety when you grill this #4thofJuly. We have the tips to help you #GrillLikeAPRO → http://t.co/84bP6UmYIu
— Sylvia Burwell (@SecBurwell) July 1, 2015
