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USDA Science Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight: Meet Jose

National Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15 to October 15, is a time to celebrate the rich history, cultural diversity, and contributions from Hispanic communities. USDA’s Research, Education, and Economics (REE) mission area is home to over 8,000 of the world’s best and brightest minds in agricultural science, data, and innovation. This month, REE is spotlighting several brilliant colleagues who are pioneering change at USDA and within their communities.

Megan Guilfoyle, Public Affairs Specialist, Research, Education, and Economics Mission Area Posted in Research and Science
Oct 15, 2024
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USDA Science Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight: Meet Denise

National Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15 to October 15, is a time to celebrate the rich history, cultural diversity, and contributions from Hispanic communities. USDA’s Research, Education, and Economics (REE) mission area is home to over 8,000 of the world’s best and brightest minds in agricultural science, data, and innovation. This month, REE is spotlighting several brilliant colleagues who are pioneering change at USDA and within their communities.

Megan Guilfoyle, Public Affairs Specialist, Research, Education, and Economics Mission Area Posted in Research and Science
Oct 10, 2024
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USDA Science Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight: Meet Noé

National Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15 to October 15, is a time to celebrate the rich history, cultural diversity, and contributions from Hispanic communities. USDA’s Research, Education, and Economics (REE) mission area is home to over 8,000 of the world’s best and brightest minds in agricultural science, data, and innovation. This month, REE is spotlighting several brilliant colleagues who are pioneering change at USDA and within their communities.

Megan Guilfoyle, Public Affairs Specialist, Research, Education, and Economics Mission Area Posted in Research and Science
Oct 03, 2024
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USDA Science Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight: Meet Luz

National Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15 to October 15, is a time to celebrate the rich history, cultural diversity, and contributions from Hispanic communities. USDA’s Research, Education, and Economics (REE) mission area is home to over 8,000 of the world’s best and brightest minds in agricultural science, data, and innovation. This month, REE is spotlighting several brilliant colleagues who are pioneering change at USDA and within their communities.

Megan Guilfoyle, Public Affairs Specialist, Research, Education, and Economics Mission Area Posted in Equity Research and Science
Sep 23, 2024
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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

From mid-September through mid-October, USDA is celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month, an observance that recognizes contributions made by Hispanic and Latino Americans. In 2021, the Census Bureau reported more than 62 million Hispanics and Latinos living on the U.S. mainland and 3.3 million living in Puerto Rico. According to the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities, the Hispanic and Latino share of the labor force is projected to reach 35.9 million in 2030, accounting for 78% of the net new workers between 2020 and 2030.
Rachel Dotson, Public Affairs Specialist, National Institute of Food and Agriculture Posted in Research and Science
Sep 21, 2023
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NIFA Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) celebrates the achievements and contributions of the Hispanic community who are helping advance scientific innovation and creating the next generation of leaders in support of our Nation’s food and agricultural system.

Andy Thigpen, Public Affairs Specialist (Web) and Rachel Dotson, Public Affairs Specialist (Social Media), National Institute of Food and Agriculture Posted in Equity Research and Science
Oct 13, 2021
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