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  1. 8 hrs

    Video: Sec Vilsack Says Man-Made Risks Are Threat To U.S. Agriculture

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  2. 10 hrs

    Ready to BlastOff? Try our Interactive game for kids to reach Planet Power via food & physical activity:

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  3. 10 hrs

    To read about USDA’s own healthy apps challenge from 2010, take a look at http://appsforhealthykids.com/

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  4. 10 hrs

    Dr. Thompson: Videos, video games, & texts crafted well can help promote habits & positive behavioral change in kids.

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  5. 11 hrs

    Dr. Thomson: Kids have access to tech innovations, the trick is finding a balance between entertainment & educational content.

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  6. 11 hrs

    Dr. Debbe Thomson of on using dig media to promote healthy habits in kids. "How can we best use technology to help?"

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  7. 14 hrs

    RT : Thanks to Student Diversity Prog, I got to personally thank SecVilsack for believing in me & my gen.

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  8. 14 hrs

    Check out our real-time photo coverage of today's Forum:

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  9. 15 hrs

    Vilsack: SuperTracker has over 1M users. I get reminders about whether I'm eating enough fruits & veggies.

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  10. 15 hrs

    Vilsack: At USDA there's a deep concern about health of nation. initiative simplifies what a healthy plate looks like.

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  11. 15 hrs

    Learn more about USDA's Strike Force Initiative at:

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  12. 15 hrs

    RT : We’re in the Exhibit Hall at the Forum showing off the new Amber Waves magazine app, so stop by!

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  13. 15 hrs

    Frm Q&A, Vilsack says: Biggest challenge? Finding ways to appreciate American contributions

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  14. 15 hrs

    For more on the legacy of George McGovern:

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  15. 16 hrs

    Daschle: @USDAID's is a great example of collaboration.

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  16. 16 hrs

    Daschle: Investments USDA has made in advanced biofuels are important to our national security, as well as our farm economy.

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  17. 16 hrs

    Vilsack: Thru , ag production, research, , & , America will help us be a more secure nation.

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  18. 16 hrs

    SecVilsack: USDA must provide practical advice to farmers & ways they can mitigate risk. Support technologies that can help.

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  19. 16 hrs

    Sec Vilsack: More intense weather patterns lead to risk for farmers & ranchers - USDA must take steps to mitigate effects.

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  20. 16 hrs

    Sec Vilsack: barriers still exist...USDA needs to advocate for new markets abroad.

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