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Office of Advocacy and Outreach (OAO)
Through coordination and collaboration, the Office of Advocacy and Outreach works across USDA to enhance access to services for the communities we serve.
- Improving the viability and profitability of small and beginning farmers and ranchers
- Improving access to USDA programs for historically underserved communities
- Improving agricultural opportunities for farm workers
- Closing the professional achievement gap by providing opportunities to talented and diverse young people to support the agricultural industry in the 21st century
This calendar lists conferences that OAO staff is participating in or that OAO is providing support to.
May
- 09-11 National Farmworker Health Conference 50th Anniversary Celebration, Denver, CO
- 17-19 National Latino Congreso, Chicago, IL
- 18-20 United Farm Workers Convention – 50th Anniversary Celebration, Bakersfield, CA
June
- 12-16 MANA Leadership Institute (national Latina organization), Washington, DC
- 21- 23 National Association of Latino Elected Officials Annual Conference, Orlando, FL
July
- 07: National Council of La Raza Annual Conference, Las Vegas, NV
- 19: USDA ARS – Northern Great Plains Research Laboratory “Friends & Neighbors Day”, Mandan, ND
- Apr 17, 2012 USDA Partners with Canada to Increase Use of Agroforestry Practices by Landowners
- Apr 6, 2012 US Forest Service Targets $40.6M to Purchase, Restore Lands in 15 States
- Apr 5, 2012 Farmers Market Promotion Program Grants Available
- Apr 4, 2012 USDA and the American Association of Community Colleges Sign Agreement to Increase Access to Education, Underscores Rural Council Goal to Strengthen the Rural Economy
- Apr 2, 2012 USDA Urges Americans to Prevent Invasive Pests, Protect American Agriculture
- Mar 30, 2012 Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Recipients for Energy Audits, and Renewable Energy Development Assistance
- Mar 26, 2012 Agriculture Deputy Secretary Merrigan Brings USDA's College Tour to New Mexico
- Mar 23, 2012 USDA Warns of Additional Fraudulent Letters and Calls
- Mar 23, 2012 USDA Publishes Final Rule to Restore the Nation's Forests Through Science and Collaboration
Receive periodic updates about USDA news and programs that relate to OAO stakeholders. To sign up send an e-mail to AdvocacyandOutreach@osec.usda.gov. Include your organization's name, address, weblink, and a 1-2 sentence description of your organization's mission and target audience. We look forward to hearing from you!