It was an honor to sit down with NationalActionNet's Founder and President, Reverend Al Sharpton, earlier today to discuss Dept. of Agriculture's ongoing work to advance equity and prepare the next generation of food and agriculture leaders.

Astronauts going to space deserve access to a safe, healthy food supply. That's why, Agricultural Research Service and NASA are developing a hyperspectral imaging system to monitor plant health in growth chambers, so astronauts can have fresh crops to eat during future space missions.

This week, we're highlighting Dept. of Agriculture's important role in space exploration as part of #FindYourPlaceInSpace Week. This week serves as a chance for folks to learn how space benefits Earth and explore the wide range of opportunity that space offers.

This week, USDA Nutrition announced revisions to the WIC package, since then this announcement has been met with overwhelming support & applause from nutrition leaders, moms, & leading health organizations across the country. See what they're saying here ⬇️usda.gov/media/press-re…

WIC has a half-century track record of caring for young families. Under President Biden’ leadership, Dept. of Agriculture is committed to ensuring that moms, babies and young children continue to thrive through WIC. apnews.com/article/wic-fo…

Today, Dept. of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack joined us for a moment to discuss the importance of providing healthy foods to #WIC babies, moms, and young children at the National WIC Association conference. #NWAAnnual24 #WIC 50th

Over the past 50 years, WIC has always stood strong for our nation's children and communities nationwide. As we celebrate this remarkable milestone, let us continue working together to secure a brighter future for our children. #NWAAnnual24 #WIC50

This morning, I was honored to address the 2024 National WIC Association's Annual Education & Training Conference to discuss the Biden-Harris Administration's commitment to ending child hunger and securing a better future for moms, babies and kids through vital nutrition programs like WIC.

I would like to express my appreciation to the @ForestService staff for their tremendous efforts in preparing our national forests and grasslands for today's solar eclipse and helping to ensure a memorable experience for all visitors. fs.usda.gov/features/see-s…

Wishing Iowa Women's Basketball good luck tonight as they head into the Final Four!

'We’re looking forward to seeing what the more streamlined and customer-oriented Regional Conservation Partnership Program can do to get more conservation on the ground in the coming months and years.”

Read more about my visit to Mankato here: mankatofreepress.com/news/local_new…

ICYMI: I recently sat down with Ambassador Katherine Tai to discuss our work together to enhance trade & help American producers increase market access of their agricultural products. Watch our video here: youtu.be/YMkE9vXZ4h8

In Mankato, MN today meeting with producers to highlight how Dept. of Agriculture is advancing economic prosperity in rural America by generating more sources of income for producers, creating jobs, and growing the nation’s economy from the middle-out and bottom up.