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U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke L. Rollins held an event at USDA headquarters in observance of Veterans Day and National Veterans and Military Families Appreciation Month. (Office of Communications | press@usda.gov)
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Secretary Rollins honors veterans with various announcements at USDA

USDA is expanding opportunities for veterans in agriculture after hiring more than 240 veterans and military spouses. Read More

Jeanette Lombardo. (Courtesy photo.)
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25 years after 9/11, their service continues

Cindy and Ken DeVan. (Courtesy photo.)
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Rural America steps up when country needs it

Female hands touching apple in orchard. Harvesting season. (Adobe Stock │ 223792389 - encierro)

Workshop series for veterans focuses on U-Pick operations

A combine harvesting soybeans. (Journal photo by Jennifer Theurer.)

Beginning farmers and ranchers see $28 million investment

University of Missouri Extension offers Heroes to Hives for veterans who want to learn about beekeeping. MU Extension offers three training sites in the state, with a fourth to be added in 2024. (Photo courtesy of Eric Work.)

Heroes to Hives to expand in 2024