On July 17, 2012, USDA is proudly unveiling the 2.0 version of the Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food Compass, a digital resource detailing USDA's involvement in local and regional food. Please help us spread the word!
You are invited to participate in an exciting launch event on Tuesday, July 17, at 2pm CST. The USDA and the White House will host a Google+ Hangout with USDA Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan, White House Director of Office of Public Engagement Jon Carson and six women leaders - producers, small business owners and others - to explore local foods through the voices...
The Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food (KYF) Compass (www.usda.gov/KYFCompass) is a new online resource about USDA’s support of local and regional food. The Compass is an online multi-media narrative with stories, pictures and video about USDA’s support for local and regional food systems and an interactive map of USDA-supported local and regional food activities in all 50 states. With the Compass, you can:
- LEARN about USDA resources to develop local and regional food enterprises – from seasonal high tunnels that extend the growing season, to technical assistance for beginning...
