Yesterday, we caught up with Winrock International at the International #FoodAid showcase. They told us about their exciting Dept. of Agriculture-funded #ClimateSmartAg projects in countries around the world. Check out some of their recent successes! winrock.org/program-areas/…

Happy #ForeignAffairsDay to all of the Agricultural Attachés, counselors, and diplomats alike! And thank you to our diplomatic partners in countries around the world! 🕊️

Private exporters reported to Dept. of Agriculture export sales of 122,000 MT of soybeans for delivery to unknown destinations during the 2023/2024 marketing year. fas.usda.gov/newsroom/expor…

UN General Assembly declares 2026 'Year of the Woman Farmer.'

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Photo is Secretary Ross (3rd from R), USDA Under Secretary Alexis Taylor (2nd from L) and other leaders at an event on women in ag last week in India -- this issue came up.

Ambassador Lisa Carty and Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small convened a meeting with co-sponsors of the U.S. resolution proclaiming 2026 as The International Year of the Woman Farmer.

The discussion focused on fostering collaboration aimed at empowering women in agriculture.

During my time at U.S. Mission to the UN, I've made addressing food insecurity a top priority.

Today marks a significant step forward – as the UN adopted a U.S.-led resolution declaring 2026 the International Year of the Woman Farmer.

This initiative empowers women farmers, recognizing their…

History (or rather #HERstory ) was made today when 120+ countries United Nations declared 2026 as the International Year of the Woman Farmer. Thank you to our Dept. of Agriculture women leaders - Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small and Dept. of Agriculture Under Secretary Alexis Taylor - for leading the charge for women farmers around the world

The International Year of the Woman Farmer shines a global spotlight on women in agriculture, highlighting the challenges they encounter while cultivating change. Learn more about this initiative ➡️ usda.gov/iywf

Today Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small joined Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield and the United Nations General Assembly to declare 2026 as the International Year of the Woman Farmer. The worldwide observance will call attention to the vital role that women play in global food and agricultural production. ➡️ usda.gov/media/press-re…

From the field to the factory, from the classroom to the boardroom, women are fundamental to the future of agriculture. Dept. of Agriculture is proud to have led the U.S. government’s efforts in support of declaring 2026 as the International Year of the Woman Farmer. usda.gov/media/press-re…

Thank you Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield Thomas Greenfield for making food security a major priority for the U.S. Mission to the UN mission. Dept. of Agriculture looks forward to continuing to work with you on advancing investments in #WomenInAg and agriculture innovation and technology, in order to feed a growing global population.

#InternationalDevelopment is based on strong partnerships and working side-by-side.🤝 Today, Dept. of Agriculture held a #FoodAid showcase with 200 people from our U.S. and international partners who work on advancing #McGovernDole , #FoodForProgress , and other food security programming. 📚🧑‍🌾🧑‍🏫

Supporting women farmers and striving for global food security are universal issues we must address. Today at U.S. Mission to the UN in NY, I had the pleasure of joining Ambassador Lisa Carty and leaders from 12 other countries to discuss ways we can create beneficial, sustainable ag programs.

📊📈 The Dept. of Agriculture Weekly Export Sales Report with data for week ending April 25 is now available online. Access the report at apps.fas.usda.gov/export-sales/e….

Every May, we celebrate the vibrant cultures and invaluable contributions of our Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities. From cultivating traditions to innovation, your diversity strengthens our agricultural landscape.

#AAPIHeritageMonth #AANHPI

Thanks to this support and tax exemption on food imports, Foreign Ag Service was able to supply more schools with nutritious food and reach more than 96,000 primary school students in 350 schools across the country every day. 🥪📚

The AIT Agricultural Trade Office invited numerous Taiwan craft breweries and U.S. beer importers to share with Taiwan consumers their limited edition meticulously crafted IPA beers featuring #USAHops at the Mei-Tai IPA Beerchela.
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This morning, I had the opportunity to address NA🎙FB members from across the nation on Dept. of Agriculture's ongoing work to protect the U.S. livestock industry, create new markets, and new income for agricultural products.

😃🙌Thank you for joining the Dept. of Agriculture #AgTradeMission to India! We hope you join us again on a future trade mission 🌎. Dept. of AgricultureForeignAg has 4 more planned for 2024. Check them out at fas.usda.gov/events?events%….

This week, Dept. of Agriculture’s Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis Taylor and I visited Nuwara Eliya and learned firsthand the benefits of our U.S. food security efforts in Sri Lanka. Tune in to learn more about how U.S. assistance through the U.S. Department of…