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National Hispanic Heritage Month: Employee Spotlights from the Research, Education, and Economics Mission Area

National Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15 to October 15, is a time to celebrate the rich history, traditions and cultural diversity of the Hispanic and Latino/a community. As this recognition month comes to a close, USDA’s Research, Education, and Economics (REE) mission area is spotlighting the stories of several brilliant Hispanic colleagues who contribute so much to the Department each and every day.
Megan Guilfoyle, Public Affairs Specialist, Research, Education, and Economics Mission Area Posted in Equity Research and Science
Oct 13, 2023
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From the Classroom to Washington: 2022 E. Kika De La Garza Fellowship Program

July 2022 was the third hottest July the country has ever seen, and for staff and faculty from Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs) and Hispanic-Serving School Districts, the sweltering temperatures they were experiencing in Washington, D.C. were no exception. This was not summer vacation. The 20 E. Kika De La Garza fellows were at U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) headquarters to meet with senior leaders from all of USDA’s mission areas.

Stephanie Ho, Acting Communications Lead, USDA’s Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement Posted in Research and Science
Sep 20, 2022
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Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Recognizes Farmworkers at White House Roundtable on National Hispanic Heritage Month and National Farm Safety and Health Week

Last month, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack joined a virtual roundtable discussion with farmworkers to recognize National Hispanic Heritage Month, National Farm Safety and Health Week, and highlight the important role that farmworkers play in our nation’s food security and economy.

Sally Gifford, USDA Office of Communications Posted in Equity Farming
Oct 04, 2021
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