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USDA Opens Up Process for Latinos and Women Farmers to Make Claims for Past Discrimination
September 25, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that Hispanic and women farmers and ranchers who allege discrimination by the USDA in past decades can file claims between September 24, 2012 and March 25, 2013. continue reading »
No More Food Pyramid! Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Says, “Make MyPlate Your Plate”
June 3, 2011 | by Choose MyPlate | You and Your Health
For Americans to lead happy, productive, lives it helps to stay healthy, active and fit. It’s really pretty simple. Choose a healthier plate, and balance it with exercise. In the end, it comes down to the choices we make. continue reading »
USDA Announces Efforts to Increase Nutrition Assistance to Low-Income Families
April 7, 2011 | by Food and Nutrition Service | Hispanic Health News
Access and Participation Key to Delivering Benefits for Americans in Need. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA will award grants to improve access to and increase participation in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). continue reading »
USDA Creates Minority Farmer Advisory Committee
March 28, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Thursday announced the appointment of members to the Minority Farmer Advisory Committee to advise him on implementation of outreach and assistance efforts continue reading »
Government Announces Process to Resolve Discrimination Claims of Hispanic and Women Farmers
February 25, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
The claims process offers a streamlined alternative to litigation and provides at least $1.33 billion in compensation, plus up to $160 million in farm debt relief, to eligible Hispanic and women farmers and ranchers. continue reading »
