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There will be a harvest moon tonight! 
The name dates from the time before electricity, when farmers depended on the Moon's light to harvest their crops late into the night pic.twitter.com/4YN0NPieJx

This infographic can help you navigate the organic space and understand what to expect from any products bearing the USDA Organic Sealpic.twitter.com/b04SskkqIa

USDA, @EPA & @FDA are working together on food loss and waste efforts through enhanced interagency coordination, public-private partnerships and consumer education. Learn more about the collaborative effort: https://www.usda.gov/foodlossandwaste/winning … #FLWDaypic.twitter.com/b4jYQDlQG3

Today is International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste. USDA estimates that each year, the average American family of 4 loses $1,500 to uneaten food. Learn more about the impacts of food waste: https://www.usda.gov/foodlossandwaste … #FLWDaypic.twitter.com/BppX0172Kc

Wishing all a safe and bountiful harvest this season. Happy #FIrstDayofFall!pic.twitter.com/J340Mb5IFT

The top five apple producing states last year were:   Washington       $2.0 billion New York           $276.2 million Michigan            $258.6 million Pennsylvania     $106.3 million California $72.9 million   #AppleEventpic.twitter.com/6jU09kDNOo

The top apple producing state is Washington which produces 6 out of every 10 apples grown in the United States #AppleEventpic.twitter.com/C7IfmrpMiL

United States apple production for the 2020 crop year is forecast at 10.7 billion pounds. How bout them apples? #AppleEventpic.twitter.com/6ljuSPhxzo

According to U.S. Apples the top 10 apple varieties sold in the U.S. are: 1) Gala 2) Red Delicious 3) Fuji 4) Granny Smith 5) Honeycrisp 6) Golden Delicious 7) McIntosh 8) Cripp’s Pink/Pink Lady 9) Braeburn 10) Jazz   What’s your favorite?   #AppleEventpic.twitter.com/9yWwK7wC2r

The average American eats about 17 pounds of fresh apples a year, which is nearly identical to the amount we ate in 1976, the year Apple was founded. #AppleEventpic.twitter.com/1KpLNlBEVg

Today and every day, we honor our grandparents for their infinite love and wisdom. Thank you for being our mentors and best friends #GrandparentsDaypic.twitter.com/ksuSUemwAT

Today, and every day, we honor the memories of those lost in the tragic events of September 11th. #NeverForgetpic.twitter.com/e7ZyWk26nk

We extend our deepest gratitude to all the farmers, ranchers & foresters for providing food, fuel & fiber for our nation and the world! #LaborDaypic.twitter.com/d6l8arJnQN

dig wag find bark herd tend love work care obey sniff train fetch learn watch adapt chase guard gather reward explore control protect retrieve respond command accompany remain loyal aim to please We are grateful for their work every day on the farm & ranch #NationalDogDaypic.twitter.com/YZkmaJ8HVp

Yesterday, @POTUS & @SecretarySonny announced up to an additional $1 billion for the #FarmerstoFamiliesFoodBox Program to continue critical support to farmers, distributors & American families in need! Details: https://go.usa.gov/xGcdD pic.twitter.com/ugZrdZxWaI

More than 6,000 firefighters from @forestservice are battling wildfires across the nation alongside our local, state & federal partners. We stand ready to offer assistance to farmers, ranchers & communities who were affected https://go.usa.gov/xGcWf pic.twitter.com/La4QsSEF6l

Eggs that are independently graded by USDA can be advertised as USDA Grade AA or USDA Grade A. Our team of expert graders check eggs for freshness, size, weight and that they don’t have internal and external defects. More on USDA grade shields: https://go.usa.gov/xfz2M pic.twitter.com/QMwqoXYw3H

USDA will stimulate innovation so that American agriculture can achieve the goal of increasing U.S. agricultural production by 40% while cutting the environmental footprint of U.S. agriculture in half by 2050. Learn more about the AIA: https://www.usda.gov/aia  #USDAInnovationpic.twitter.com/rNdRuYQGJs

We stand ready to help communities, farmers and ranchers, families and small businesses in the path of Tropical Storms #Marco & #Laura. Learn about our programs that provide assistance in the wake of disasters - https://go.usa.gov/xG3ZN pic.twitter.com/KBvjNb9vLt

When it comes to poultry, the USDA Grade A shield tells you that the chicken or turkey is free from defects like bruises, broken bones & feathers. When buying poultry online, this shield can be helpful in comparing products. More on USDA grade shields: https://go.usa.gov/xfz2M pic.twitter.com/n55EF0uuLn