Press Release
☷USDA Names Participants in 2024 Future Leaders in Agriculture Program
U.S. Department of Agriculture ( By Press Release office)
Jan 18,2024
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Hey , guess what? The U . S . Department of Agriculture ( USDA ) just announced the winners of their Future Leaders in Agriculture program for 2024! They picked 20 awesome students from land - grant universities and Hispanic - serving institutions . Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said that this program is super important for building a diverse agricultural workforce . The winners , who are studying subjects like business , economics , and nutrition , will get to go to Washington , D . C . in February for a tour and attend the Agricultural Outlook Forum . They ' ll also have the chance to network with USDA leaders and get some great career development opportunities . This program is supported by the University of Maryland Eastern Shore , Farm Credit , and USDA agencies . Congrats to all the winners!Hey , check out the Future Leaders Program and sign up for the 2024 USDA Agricultural Outlook Forum . It ' s their 100th anniversary this year! The University of California Santa Cruz , Cornell University , and the University of Maryland Eastern Shore are just a few of the universities involved . The USDA is doing some cool stuff , like transforming America ' s food system and promoting fair markets for all producers . They ' re also focused on ensuring access to safe and healthy food for everyone . Oh , and they ' re big on climate smart practices too . They ' re investing in rural infrastructure and clean energy , and they ' re all about equality and diversity . Learn more at www . usda . gov . #USDA is all about equal opportunities!
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