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Today we're featuring our new Deputy Under Secretary of Marketing and Regulatory Programs Mae Wu! Under her leadership, AMS and APHIS are continuing to strengthen and secure the food supply chain to serve food and fiber producers of all sizes and backgrounds ✨ #AAPIHM #AAPI https://t.co/Odn1UbQj0E — PolitiTweet.org

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Earlier this week @SecVilsack met with @FarmAid President @WillieNelson and @PAFarmersUnion VP Michael Kovach to discuss the Biden-Harris Administration's plan to strengthen family farmers and invest in America's rural communities https://t.co/CxFejNCawq — PolitiTweet.org

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🎉 Congratulations to Meryl Harrell who was appointed as Deputy Under Secretary for Natural Resources and Environment and the appointment of Terry Cosby as Chief of the Natural Resources Conservation Service, welcome to the USDA Team! https://t.co/ZdGnIAJrN7 https://t.co/qx5qv5wBEq — PolitiTweet.org

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Meet Dr. Xu, a research geneticist with Wheat, Peanut & Other Field Crops. His research has led him to discover 10 genes in the past four years, five of which have been officially designated by the curators of Wheat Gene Catalogue #AAPIHM #AAPI https://t.co/Ay7Gczi4AV — PolitiTweet.org

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Join us on May 26 from 12-4 PM ET for the USDA Food Loss and Waste Innovation Fair! The virtual fair will showcase the latest food waste mitigation technologies, programs & innovations. Register today for this free event: https://t.co/qoeG2jvNwU — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @SecVilsack: For every $1 spent on food, only 14 cents goes to farmers. Now is the time to transform our food system to create a fairer,… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @usdafsa: .@USDA is actively working to establish a process for providing assistance to former borrowers that are socially disadvantaged… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @USDANutrition: In response to these challenging times, @HealthCareGov will be available for a Special Enrollment Period (SEP) until Aug… — PolitiTweet.org

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If you had any involvement with avian influenza outbreaks over the past couple years, you may have heard the voice of Dr. Mia Torchetti. Mia is an excellent example of a SME occupying a highly specialized niche and leads a team of dedicated scientists & technicians #AAPIHM #AAPI https://t.co/hYz7TW7hxN — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @SecVilsack: Agricultural trade creates jobs. Approximately 7,740 full-time jobs are needed for every one billion dollars in American ag… — PolitiTweet.org

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Meet our new Deputy Secretary Jewel Bronaugh! Dr. Bronaugh has a long, distinguished career as an educator and champion for farmers and rural communities. Her confirmation is historic, as she will serve as the first Black woman and woman of color to serve as Deputy Secretary. https://t.co/Eqjn0XPk4C — PolitiTweet.org

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The USDA Forest Service has provided Cecilio with several opportunities to see his colleagues manage fire, the challenges of forest overuse across the country during the COVID-19 pandemic and so much more #AAPIHM #AAPI https://t.co/wN2m7X1J7A — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @SecVilsack: These young, diverse agriculture leaders have the power to inspire others and change the world. https://t.co/PNuBQ16zvP — PolitiTweet.org

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Forest Ranger Rudolf Mellenthin was shot and killed when he and two deputies tried to arrest an Army deserter in 1918. Ranger Mellenthin had served with the @forestservice for nine years. We will never forget him. https://t.co/D3BETCOAt3 #PeaceOfficersMemorialDay #PoliceWeek https://t.co/kHeHziyx83 — PolitiTweet.org

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Ranger Harmon Schwoob was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a poacher in 1941. We will never forget his sacrifice. https://t.co/CxsmAbdZfd #PeaceOfficersMemorialDay #PoliceWeek https://t.co/kxWy0Qhkol — PolitiTweet.org

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Officer Brent Jacobson was shot and killed while attempting to apprehend two robbery suspects in 1989. He was a U.S. Navy veteran and had served with the @forestservice for 17 years. We will never forget him. https://t.co/GpwIQbAAcS #PeaceOfficersMemorialDay #PoliceWeek https://t.co/3EnkU1GDMt — PolitiTweet.org

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Officer Stephen Allen Bowman was killed when the helicopter he was a passenger in crashed in 1998. Officer Bowman had served in law enforcement for 13 years. We will never forget him. https://t.co/fajy8I9hwn #PeaceOfficersMemorialDay #PoliceWeek https://t.co/9Srcql9LxC — PolitiTweet.org

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Officer Michael Lee Staples was killed when his patrol vehicle collided with a deer in 2002. Officer Staples was a U.S. Air Force veteran and had served with the @forestservice for 8 years. We will never forget him. https://t.co/rrzwpIyKrP #PeaceOfficersMemorialDay #PoliceWeek https://t.co/SCC2AesrGZ — PolitiTweet.org

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Officer Kristine Marie Fairbanks was shot and killed in 2008 while investigating a suspicious vehicle. Officer Fairbanks had served with the @forestservice for 22 years. We will never forget her. https://t.co/60Qp0yArQo #PeaceOfficersMemorialDay #PoliceWeek https://t.co/LQc5MCFPF2 — PolitiTweet.org

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Officer Chris Upton had served with the @forestservice for four years before being shot and killed by a hunter in 2010. We will never forget him. https://t.co/heZguJFOLQ #PeaceOfficersMemorialDay #PoliceWeek https://t.co/osunSlgrh9 — PolitiTweet.org

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Officer Jason Marc Crisp and his canine, Maros, were shot & killed in 2014 while participating in a manhunt. Officer Crisp had served with the @forestservice for 16 years. We will never forget them. https://t.co/ZKIE6hUPBj #PeaceOfficersMemorialDay #PoliceWeek https://t.co/xs6olEeysz — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @SecVilsack: True to his roots as a frontier farm boy, on May 15, 1862, President Abraham Lincoln signed legislation to create the U.S.… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @SecVilsack: I couldn’t be more proud of the 1,300+ women and men across USDA who volunteered to help get us out of the worst public hea… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @SecVilsack: Not only do our National Forests play a valuable role in ensuring a healthy ecosystem for humans, wildlife, and our planet… — PolitiTweet.org

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This June, Andy Cao-Pham will have 10 successful years of federal service. Andy began his career as an intern while studying at @UofMaryland and is now a Program Specialist with @FarmersGov Business Center in the Civil Rights & Equal Employment Opportunity Division #AAPIHM #AAPI https://t.co/lGRXl4msC6 — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @SecVilsack: I am grateful for today's confirmation of Jewel Bronaugh as Deputy Secretary. I look forward to working with Dr. Bronaugh t… — PolitiTweet.org

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🎉 Congratulations to Dr. Jewel Bronaugh who was confirmed as Deputy Secretary of USDA! She will serve as the first Black woman and woman of color to serve as Deputy Secretary. https://t.co/8Yc3liIodR — PolitiTweet.org

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Paramount to this issue is promoting climate resiliency across landscapes and communities, modernizing the firefighter workforce while creating good jobs, and protecting the safety and long-term wellbeing of our wildland firefighters and incident responders. — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @USDA_AMS: USDA will purchase $159.4 million in consumer-ready seafood, fruits, and legumes. This simultaneously helps producers disrupt… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @SecVilsack: U.S. fisheries and the American seafood industry were dealt a heavy blow during the pandemic. Today, USDA is pleased to mak… — PolitiTweet.org