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 USDA Awards $3.8 Million In Water Quality Grants
Agriculture Secretary Ann M. Veneman announced today that 10 grants totaling more than $3.8 million have been awarded for research, education, and extension projects to improve the quantity and quality of water resources across the country.
 Over $13 million in USDA Rural Development Grants Selected To Spur Economic Growth In 34 States - $2.1 Million to Support Renewable/Biomass Energy Proposals
Agriculture Secretary Ann M. Veneman today announced the approval of 97 value-added agricultural product market development grants in 34 states, totaling over $13.1 million. The grants will help farmers and ranchers increase their economic opportunities through the development of new products and markets for agriculturally based products.
 Officials Inaugurate Food Safety Institute Of The Americas
U.S. Department of Agriculture Deputy Secretary Jim Moseley and Under Secretary for Food Safety Dr. Elsa Murano, along with elected officials and dignitaries from throughout the Western Hemisphere, today inaugurated the Food Safety Institute of the Americas (FSIA) here to develop and promote effective food safety education and training programs throughout the Americas.
 Bush Administration Officials: Federal Land Managers Set Record-Level Accomplishments Of President's Healthy Forests Initiative
Council on Environmental Quality Chairman James L. Connaughton, Agriculture Under Secretary Mark Rey and Interior Assistant Secretary Lynn Scarlett today announced that federal land management agencies have surpassed all of their hazardous fuels treatment targets for 2004 under the President's Healthy Forests Initiative.
 Secretary Veneman Announces The HealthierUS School Challenge - Kicks Off National School Lunch Week - Oct.10-16
Agriculture Secretary Ann M. Veneman today launched the HealthierUS School Challenge to help encourage schools and parents to continue promoting healthy lifestyles for children.
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