Secretary Vilsack Appoints New Members to National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria for Foods

WASHINGTON, June 23, 2015 - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the appointment of members to the National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria for Foods (NACMCF) for the 2015-2017 term.

5 Tools to Help Your Online Business Realize Its Full Potential

Many online businesses take root using just the basics but once you have traction, it pays to invest in more sophisticated tools.

Want to Take Your Business to the Next Level? Boost Your Marketing and Coding Skills.

Thanks to the Internet, finding places to learn and build these skills conveniently and cost-effectively has never been easier.

SNAP Benefit Redemptions through Farmers and Farmers Markets Show Sharp Increase

PHILADELPHIA, June 25, 2015 – Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants are spending more of their benefits to make purchases at roadside farm stands, farmers markets and directly from local farmers than ever before. SNAP redemptions at those outlets in FY14 totaled $18.8 million, a nearly six-fold increase since 2008.

The Functional Benefits of Your Product Only Get You So Far

Sure, your product or service may be great, but it's not that different than what your competitor offers.

Lack of Knowledge Is One Reason People Don’t Use Complementary Health Approaches

Lack of knowledge is a reason why people don’t use common complementary health approaches such as acupuncture, chiropractic, natural products, and yoga.

Wilson Mizner

"There is something about a closet that makes a skeleton terribly restless."