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WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that Carrie Castille has been named the new, permanent director of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture. Castille will start her new role on Jan. 4. “Dr. Castille is a trusted leader in economic development and public policy and has more than 20 years experience in the agricultural sector,” U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue said in a news release. “Her passion for agricultural research, teaching and extension will enable NIFA to continue its transformation as a premier science agency. She will bri...

USDA Photo by Preston Keres Pictured is when Dr. Carrie Castille served as the rural development state director of Louisiana in July 2019. Louisiana native will bring her experience from both the Vilsack and Perdue administrations to Natoinal Institute of Food and Agriculture. Dec 24, 2020 President Donald Trump has named Carrie Castille as the new, permanent director of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture. She will begin her role as NIFA director on Monday, January 4, 2021, and will be the first female NIFA director in a non-acting role. “Dr. Castille i...

USDA Photo by Preston Keres Pictured is when Dr. Carrie Castille served as the rural development state director of Louisiana in July 2019. Louisiana native will bring her experience from both the Vilsack and Perdue administrations to Natoinal Institute of Food and Agriculture. Dec 23, 2020 President Donald Trump has named Carrie Castille as the new, permanent director of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture. She will begin her role as NIFA director on Monday, January 4, 2021, and will be the first female NIFA director in a non-acting role. “Dr. Castille i...

People and Places Today Mainly sunny to start, then a few afternoon clouds. High 72F. Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph.. Tonight Updated: April 5, 2021 @ 5:30 am Jasmine O. Wilson, Northern Virginia Veterans Administrative Support Housing (VASH) team leader, accepts VVA Chapter 227 credit card gift cards for VASH veterans and families in need of additional holiday financial support. This year, 56 veterans and their families benefitted from $6,675 in gift cards from Vietnam Veterans Chapter 227. In addition, a partnership between VVA 227 and MITRE Corp employees shipped 2,895 care packages to service ...