FACT SHEET: Strengthening New Market Opportunities in Local and Regional Food...
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack joined Farmer Veteran Coalition Executive Director Michael O'Gorman and Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner James Comer to highlight the rapid growth of local and regional marketing opportunities in American agriculture. Local and regional markets provide new opportunity in agriculture and expanded availability...
Obama Administration's National Drought Resilience Partnership to Help Communities Prepare for...
WASHINGTON, Nov. 15, 2013—As part of President Obama’s Climate Action Plan, the Obama Administration today announced an interagency National Drought Resilience Partnership to help communities better prepare for future droughts and reduce the impact of drought events on livelihoods and the economy. Responding to requests from communities, bus...
Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on U.S. Agricultural Exports in...
WASHINGTON, November 14, 2013 – USDA today released its final tally for agricultural exports in Fiscal Year 2013, showing a new record of $140.9 billion. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack made the following statement on this news:...
Statements on Departure of Under Secretary Elisabeth Hagen from USDA
WASHINGTON, November 15, 2013 - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Agriculture Under Secretary Elisabeth Hagen today made the following statements on Under Secretary Hagen's departure from USDA:...
Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on EPA 2014 Volume Standards
WASHINGTON, November 15, 2013 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today made the following statements on EPA's proposal of 2014 Renewable Fuel Standards:...
USDA Funding Supports Housing for University of Maryland-Eastern Shore Graduate Students
PRINCESS ANNE, Md., Nov. 14, 2013 –Agriculture Deputy Secretary Krysta Harden today announced nearly $13 million in USDA Community Facilities loans to promote the advancement of education. Harden made the announcement on behalf of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack during a visit to the University of Maryland Eastern Shore campus, where she p...
Alaska Native Villages to Receive Upgrades to Water and Wastewater Systems
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13, 2013 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the award of 11 grants to help rural Alaska villages finance water system upgrades and improve the quality of life for residents....
USDA Celebrates Native American Heritage Month: Vilsack Highlights Support for Native...
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13, 2013 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today commemorated Native American Heritage Month and recognized USDA programs that strengthen Native Americans and their communities....
USDA Announces Funding to Improve Rural Housing
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12, 2013 - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that recipients in 45 states, the Western Pacific and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico will receive grants to make housing repairs and improve housing conditions for limited income rural residents. Acting Under Secretary for Rural Development Doug O'Brien announced...
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Projects to Improve Farm and Rural Business...
WASHINGTON, Nov. 8, 2013 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced funding for 424 projects across the nation that will help agricultural producers and rural small businesses reduce their energy consumption and costs, and use renewable energy technologies in their operations....
