April 2022 Farm Blog

What does USDA Secretary Vilsack’s commitment to nutrition security have to do with soybean farmers?

Vegetable Soybeans:

The “Big News” for National Soy Foods Month.

On March 17, 2022 Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the USDA’s commitment to nutrition security; consistent access to safe, nutritious food that supports optimal health and well-being for all Americans.

With a focus on American children and families, the USDA and its partners will continue to support nutrition security by increasing the Department’s focus on diet-related chronic diseases

– a leading cause of death in the U.S.

A March 17th USDA press release reported that, “Research shows that communities of color, families with children, and people in more isolated areas of the country are disproportionally affected by the toll of diet-related diseases.”

The 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 9th Edition recommends the inclusion of whole soy foods across the vegetable, dairy and protein groups.

Whole vegetable soy’s nutritional profile, as a complete protein, is head-and-shoulders above other vegetable and dietary group options. Whole soy foods, by definition, include minimally processed soy.

Whole soy foods are protein-rich, nutrient-dense, low in saturated fat, and high in fiber.

Vegetable soy crops provide promise of improved nutrition and health outcomes for our kids, one snack and meal at a time.

We have weathered another series of storms this week.

Spring in the Delta gives us hope for better days ahead. .

My dad used to tell me, “You can’t do everything, but you can do something.”

This year I have been blessed to have partners across the Mid-South (Arkansas, Missouri, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas); exploring how we can contribute to the nutrition security of generations to come.

Stay tuned for details!

Enjoy the snapshots (below) of Spring from the farm.

~Karen

April 2022.

Grateful for new beginnings.