Francisco Aguilar

Dec 3, 2024 | research.fs.usda.gov | Andrew Thomas |Francisco Aguilar

Elderberry ( Sambucus spp.) is an emerging and popular specialty crop in North America and worldwide. Both the fruit and flowers are being increasingly consumed because of their proven health benefits, mostly in the form of dietary supplement products. We explored changes in consumer knowledge and purchasing preferences regarding elderberry products after comparing results of a survey conducted in 2022 with those of a previous study conducted in 2011.

Nov 4, 2024 | usnews.com | Pat McCrory |Derek T. Muller |Francisco Aguilar |Brad Raffensperger

As Republicans and former governors of two of the most fiercely contested battleground states likely to determine the outcome of the presidential election – North Carolina and Pennsylvania – we know the critical importance of ensuring the integrity of our election process. With early voting already underway, we want to reassure voters: Our elections are secure, and you should have faith in the process.

Sep 3, 2024 | newsbreak.com | Francisco Aguilar

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Sep 3, 2024 | usnews.com | Francisco Aguilar |Brad Raffensperger |Ben Harris |Paul Andrews

The last few months of the 2024 election season have been chaotic, to put it mildly. But in our work overseeing our states’ elections, we’re accustomed to expecting the unexpected and being prepared for just about anything. As secretaries of state, our job and our highest priority is to ensure that voters are safe when they cast their ballots and feel confident that the outcome of our elections will be fair.