Editor's note: This livestream event was recorded Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024. Watch the recording below. 

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Please join us virtually tomorrow for the USDA Holiday Reception

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, Natural Resources and Environment Under Secretary Homer Wilkes, Forest Service Chief Randy Moore and other special guests – including 2024 Youth Tree Lighter Rose Burke, from Kenai, Alaska – will be there to help USDA mark the holiday season and light the 25-foot tree on the Whitten Patio. 

We invite you to attend this celebration of history and tradition – either in person or online.

• Date: Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024

• Time: 11a.m. – 12p.m. ET / 10 - 11a.m. CT / 9 - 10a.m. MT / 8 - 9am PT / 7 - 8a.m. AKT / 5 - 6a.m. HT 

• Location: Whitten Patio or livestreamed at www.usda.gov/live