USDA Invites Applications for Grants to Bring Improved Educational and Healthcare...
WASHINGTON, June 28, 2013 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA is accepting applications for grants to provide access to education, training and healthcare resources in rural areas. Funding is authorized through the Department’s Distance Learning and Telemedicine (DLT) Grant Program. The United States Department of Agr...
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Highlights New Smart Snacks in School Standards; Will...
WASHINGTON, June 27, 2013 - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that under USDA's new "Smart Snacks in School" nutrition standards, America's students will be offered healthier food options during the school day....
Statement From Agriculture Secretary Vilsack on Senate Immigration Bill Passage
WASHINGTON, June 27, 2013 - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today made the following statement on the Senate passage of the Immigration Bill:...
USDA Selects 2013 Class of E. Kika De La Garza Fellows
WASHINGTON, June 26, 2013 – The USDA today announced the 10 members of the 2013 class of the E. Kika De La Garza Fellowship Program....
Secretary Kicks Off USDA for All Seasons Campaign
WASHINGTON, June 21, 2013-- U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today marked the first day of summer by launching the “USDA for All Seasons” – an effort to help Americans stay healthy and safe throughout the year by using USDA programs and information....
USDA Seeks Applications for Grants to Improve the Quality of Rural...
WASHINGTON, June 20, 2013 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA is accepting applications for grants to help low- and very-low-income rural residents repair their homes. USDA remains focused on carrying out its mission, despite a time of significant budget uncertainty. Today's announcement is one part of the D...
Statement by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on House Failure to Pass...
WASHINGTON, June 20, 2013 - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack made the following statement today on the failure of the House version of a Food, Farm and Jobs Bill:...
USDA Announces Support for Rural Businesses in Recognition of National Small...
WASHINGTON, June 19, 2013 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced funding for 15 businesses in 10 states to create or retain jobs and expand economic activity. USDA remains focused on carrying out its mission, despite a time of significant budget uncertainty. Today’s announcement is one part of the Department’s efforts to strengthen the...
USDA Celebrates National Small Business Week with Continued Investments to Help...
WASHINGTON, June 17, 2013 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today kicked off National Small Business Week by highlighting USDA’s actions to help rural small businesses create jobs, get access to capital and spur economic growth. He also announced the selection of recipients for USDA’s Rural Business Enterprise Grants. USDA remains focused on car...
Secretary Vilsack Hosts Listening Sessions and Visits Texas Farm, Calls for...
LUBBOCK, TX, June 14, 2013 - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today visited Texas Tech University, where he met with agriculture leaders about the need for Congressional action on a Food, Farm and Jobs Bill, as well as a solution to fix America's broken immigration system. Later in the day, he toured an area farm to view drought impacts and...
