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Secretary of Agriculture Secretary of Agriculture Ed Schafer

Ed Schafer was sworn in as the 29th Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on January 28, 2008.

Secretary Schafer introduces the "Fight Hunger Initiative"

USDA believes that no one in America should go hungry. Secretary Ed Schafer recently introduced the "Fight Hunger Initiative" for individuals and organizations who want to help USDA fight hunger in each community across America.

    Download our Toolkit and share with others to start helping your neighbors in need. In the toolkit, you will find step-by-step guides to start projects in your community, and additional resources to help you learn more about USDA food and nutrition programs.

    Tell us about your new or innovative approach to fight hunger in your community, and enter for the chance to win Secretary Schafer's Fight Hunger Initiative Award.