Dept. of Agriculture

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Our staff in the regional, state and county offices are responding and providing a variety of program flexibilities and other assistance to help residents, farmers, ranchers and communities affected by recent storms and flooding in Texas, Louisiana and Arkansas — PolitiTweet.org

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This month, we recognize and honor the contributions of the AAPI community to all aspects of American life, including agriculture. Meet Farmer and U.S. Navy veteran Leonardo Aguila. He's just one of America’s 25,310 Asian producers according to @usda_nass #AAPIHM #AAPI https://t.co/ohZbzgov1B — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @SecVilsack: This Memorial Day weekend, I hope all Americans will take a moment to honor the service of those who have lost their lives… — PolitiTweet.org

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Gene Kim has tackled difficult trade issues and worked to address challenges faced by the Asian & Hispanic communities. Beyond trade matters, he has consulted across USDA on matters such as the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change mitigation and global food insecurity #AAPIHM #AAPI https://t.co/mj8LxQZNtM — PolitiTweet.org

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We are working hard to ensure that we provide debt relief as expeditiously as possible to those who qualify https://t.co/Oucr7euvU8 https://t.co/qjR6KHDcN8 — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @USDAForeignAg: USDA Forecasts Record Farm Exports in FY 2021 “U.S. agricultural trade has proven extraordinarily resilient in the face… — PolitiTweet.org

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As a scientist, Mee-Sook Kim's job involves excitement and anxiety. It gives her surprises and sometimes nervousness before examining intriguing experimental results. Her work involves maintaining healthy forests which is essential to maintaining life on earth #AAPIHM #AAPI https://t.co/PeqU63hByS — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @SecVilsack: We’re just getting started! https://t.co/0j4A9jsGTo — PolitiTweet.org

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Be sure to follow @USDAClimateHubs for the latest updates! — PolitiTweet.org

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Tune into our Facebook video premiere on May 27, at 1 PM ET to learn more about USDA's Climate Hubs! 🎥 https://t.co/v31Qwnw5dK https://t.co/BFi1TZyo5U — PolitiTweet.org

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We are implementing loan payments to qualified socially disadvantaged borrowers as directed by the American Rescue Plan Act. Learn more: https://t.co/Oucr7euvU8 https://t.co/svsSEkBjDF — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @usdafsa: Los productores socialmente desfavorecidos que tengan préstamos que califiquen pueden recibir un alivio de la deuda de hasta e… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @usdafsa: Socially disadvantaged producers with qualifying loans can receive debt relief on up to 120% of loan balances for Farm Service… — PolitiTweet.org

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The American Jobs Plan proposes a bold investment in America’s rural housing infrastructure: $2 billion to USDA to support homeownership and renting opportunities in rural America 🏠 https://t.co/FtBFCEKnIK https://t.co/YOHUifLfvP — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @SecVilsack: Los trabajadores agrícolas han trabajado incansablemente a lo largo de la pandemia y es fundamental que a ellos y a sus fam… — PolitiTweet.org

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Don’t forget to look up early tomorrow morning, our Moon will be fully illuminated, creating what is known as a "blood moon" in a total lunar eclipse! https://t.co/inaTARmVcn — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @USDA_APHIS: Across the country, @USDA and @FEMA have worked together to vaccinate America. APHIS volunteers traveled where needed to su… — PolitiTweet.org

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As a National Program Leader, Dr. Ed Kaleikau provides leadership for plant genomics and breeding research, education and extension programs related to food security, climate change, and bioenergy. His contributions have been recognized by countless awards #AAPIHM #AAPI https://t.co/dVdWzxKwfe — PolitiTweet.org

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The USDA Food Loss and Waste Innovation Fair is tomorrow from 12-4 PM ET! This free, virtual event is perfect for businesses, nonprofits, researchers & food sector leaders who want to know about the latest developments in reducing food loss & waste 👉 https://t.co/qoeG2jvNwU — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @SecVilsack: The American Rescue Plan has made it possible for USDA to deliver historic debt relief to help level the playing field for… — PolitiTweet.org

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Qualifying loan payments to socially disadvantaged borrowers are direct loans under the Farm Loan Programs and Farm Storage Facility Loan Program https://t.co/Oucr7euvU8 https://t.co/bsIwtFdsCk — PolitiTweet.org

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Originally from Inarajan, Guam, Chris San Nicolas has been serving farmers and ranchers in Fresno County, CA for 23 years! She is a natural leader and the go-to person when @USDA_NRCS staff are having producer eligibility issues. #AAPIHM #AAPI https://t.co/1TcNNE3uAX — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @SecVilsack: I had the pleasure of speaking with Willie Nelson and Pennsylvania Farmers Union VP Michael Kovach about the Administration… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @SecVilsack: Agriculture will play a key role in helping us deliver on our climate goals. Future generations are counting on us, we must… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @SecVilsack: Why debt relief for socially disadvantaged farmers is a major civil rights victory https://t.co/6OdWBiamWO — PolitiTweet.org

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We are focused on carrying out the American Rescue Plan Section 1005 Loan Payment in a responsible, expeditious manner and to begin a new era of building trust between USDA and socially disadvantaged producers https://t.co/Oucr7euvU8 https://t.co/NY3tyrqHlC — PolitiTweet.org

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🚨 We published the first notice of funding availability announcing loan payments for eligible borrowers with qualifying direct farm loans under the American Rescue Plan Act Section 1005. Payments are expected to begin in June & continue on a rolling basis https://t.co/zBwTz8D7Vw https://t.co/v0pI02QyiB — PolitiTweet.org

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Under Jeff Yasui’s leadership at @usdaRMA, his office addressed California wildfire concerns as they were occurring in real time and continue to work with the grape industry and insurance providers to meet the needs of California’s wine growers and other producers #AAPIHM #AAPI https://t.co/rYElVGSmgi — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @SecVilsack: With the right tools and partnerships, American agriculture and forestry can lead the world in solutions that will increase… — PolitiTweet.org

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More than 60% of American adults have received their first COVID-19 vaccine. Do your part to help defeat this virus so we can get back to spending time with the ones we love. #WeCanDoThis https://t.co/X4N8Swl6XR — PolitiTweet.org