VALDOSTA — The Quality of Life Association celebrates black history month with a narrated living timeline showcasing many famous Black history figures of yesterday and today. The fundraising event titled, “All Shades Art Exhibit and…
New agricultural research lab hosts groundbreaking in Tifton
Photo: Rendering of the new state-of-the-art research facility housing the ARS Southeast Watershed Research Laboratory and the Crop Genetics and Breeding Research Unit. (Image courtesy of Burns & McDonnell) TIFTON - The USDA and the…
USDA expands hurricane disaster declaration for 27 GA…
ATLANTA - The U.S. Department of Agriculture announces the expansion of 27 counties declared natural disaster areas from Hurricane Idalia. Release: U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary (USDA) Tom Vilsack has issued a disaster declaration for 27 Georgia…
USDA declares national disaster for North GA counties
ATLANTA - The United State Department of Agriculture has issued a national disaster declaration for 11 North Georgia counties. Release: United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack has issued a natural disaster declaration for 11…
Georgia DHS submits waivers to benefit DFCS
ATLANTA - The Georgia DHS has recently submitted waivers to the USDA to request improved outcomes of DFCS customers and workers. Release: The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) is committed to transforming its systems…
Baby formula shortage urges pediatrician guidance
ATLANTA - The Georgia Department of Public Health is urging parents to seek guidance from pediatrician about baby formula shortage. Release: The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is urging parents unable to find baby…
Florida DCF accused of violating False Claims Act
Release: Florida Department of Children and Families Agrees to Pay $17.5 Million to Resolve False Claims Act Liability in Connection with SNAP Quality Control The Florida Department of Children and Families (FDCF) has agreed to…
DECAL’s CACFP reimburses care centers for providing meals
Release: Georgia’s Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) available forEligible and Approved Facilities Program reimburses approved facilities for providing nutritious meals and snacks served to children and adults in care. Child Care, Adult Care,…
USDA announces final ‘2020 Dietary Guidelines Advisory’ report
Release: Scientific report and public comments will in form upcoming Dietary Guidelines for Americans WASHINGTON, July 15, 2020 – The U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA) today posted the 2020 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee’s final scientific report, an objective review of the latest available…