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(Washington, D.C., May 27, 2025) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today provided an update on the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) ongoing partnership with Mexico to combat the New World Screwworm (NWS). This afternoon, Secretary Rollins held a call with her counterpart in Mexico, Secretary Berdegue, to discuss the ongoing threat of NWS and actions being taken by both countries to contain the threat south of the U.S. border. USDA is working daily with Mexico to make sure the resources, tactics, and tools are in place to effectively eradicate NWS.
(Washington, D.C., May 27, 2025) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins today announced the latest slate of presidential appointments for key positions at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) including the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS), Farm Service Agency (FSA) and Rural Development (RD).
(Washington, D.C., May 27, 2025) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced today she will exercise the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) authority to provide a much-needed funding increase of $14.5 million in reimbursements to states for meat and poultry inspection programs. Without this funding, States may not have the resources to continue their own inspection programs which ensure products are safe. This funding increase ensures American produced meat and poultry can make it to market and onto the tables of families across the country.
Join Our Team: Cornell Small Farms Seeks Program Coordinator
The Cornell Small Farms Program team is continuing to grow, and we are hiring! We are excited to share that the application is now open for our newest team member, the Program Coordinator.
For more than two decades the Cornell Small Farms Program (SFP) has engaged in research and extension projects that support small farm viability. Over time this work has expanded to reach more farmers and engage more collaborators across New York State and beyond.
We are now seeking a Program Coordinator to join our team to support our major educational programs. Core responsibilities of this role will include leadership of our robust online course portfolio and oversight of all program budgets.
The Program Coordinator will work in close collaboration with the Program Director and leadership team, administering the business aspects of the program and ensuring the delivery and evaluation of program goals and initiatives.
We are currently welcoming applications and we look forward to discussing the position with you. External applicants must apply through the Cornell Careers site. Internal applicants (including temporary employees) will need to apply through Workday. The posting will close on May 31, 2025.
Our Team Is Growing: Now Hiring Assistant for Veterans in Ag Project
The Cornell Small Farms Program team is continuing to grow, and we are hiring! We are excited to share that the application is now open for our newest team member, Program Extension Aide III- Veteran Program Assistant.
Through the efforts of the Farm Ops project to support military veterans entering into agricultural vocations or farming as a career, our veteran audience has grown. We aim to create new pathways for farm training and educational resources that address the specific needs of veterans and complement existing, established resources.
The Veteran Program Assistant will play a key role in helping enhance the resources and training available to military veterans interested in farming. While our primary efforts will target veterans (service members who have already been discharged), we will extend the resources we develop to those on active duty, who want to farm after their service commitment.
We are currently welcoming applications and we look forward to meeting you! External applicants must apply through the Cornell Careers site. Internal applicants (including temporary employees) will need to apply through Workday. The posting will close on May 31, 2025.
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(Washington, D.C., May 23, 2025) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins signed waivers to amend the statutory definition of food for purchase for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Programs (SNAP) in Indiana and Iowa, each commencing in 2026. On Monday, Secretary Rollins signed the first-ever waiver of this kind in Nebraska.
(Washington, D.C., May 23, 2025) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins today announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) intent to purchase up to $67 million in fresh seafood, fruits, and vegetables from domestic producers to distribute to food banks and nutrition assistance programs across the country. These purchases are being made through Section 32 of the Agriculture Act of 1935 and will assist producers and communities in need.
(Washington, D.C., May 22, 2025) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today joined President Donald J. Trump in releasing the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission Report at the White House. The report is a call to evaluate the many reasons American families, particularly children, face high rates of chronic health issues, and it encourages additional research and education on diet, environmental exposures, lack of physical activity, and overmedicalization.
(Washington, D.C., May 20, 2025) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins and U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum today signed a joint memo (PDF, 693 KB) on wildfire preparedness, ensuring our two Departments are working in close coordination this fire season.
Travel Safely:
- Place perishable foods like meat, poultry, egg or seafood salads directly from the refrigerator or freezer into a cooler.
- When transporting cold dishes, use a cooler packed with ice or gel packs to maintain a temperature of 40 degrees F or below.
- Keep hot foods at or above 140 degrees F by wrapping dishes in insulated bags or towels.
- Transport your cooler in the air-conditioned passenger compartment of your vehicle.
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(Washington, D.C., May 19, 2025) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins visited Nebraska with Governor Jim Pillen, Representative Adrian Smith, and Agriculture Director Sherry Vinton to tour Cargill Bioscience Complex, Wholestone Farms’ pork processing facility, and Ohnoutka family farm in addition to hosting a Farmers First roundtable and rolling out the Farmers First: Small Family Farms Policy Agenda to improve the viability and longevity of smaller-scale family farms for generations to come.
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