Secretary Vilsack Releases Report Highlighting Obama Administration Accomplishments Supporting Renewable Energy...
WASHINGTON, March 20, 2012 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today released a report highlighting the ways in which USDA’s Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) contributes to U.S. energy independence and helps rural small businesses and farmers become more energy efficient. The Secretary also reminded eligible farmers, ranchers and rural bus...
USDA Announces Assistance to Rural Communities and Residents Affected by Recent...
WASHINGTON, March 14, 2012— Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced comprehensive outreach efforts are underway to assess damage and assist rural Midwest and Southern communities in the wake of recent deadly storms....
USDA Takes Next Step to Modernize Department as Part of Blueprint...
WASHINGTON, Feb. 27, 2012--As part of a continuing effort to build a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) that meets the evolving needs of a 21st century agricultural economy, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today informed Congress that in 90 days he plans to approve consolidation of 131 Farm Service Agency (FSA) offices with other USDA service...
Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the Proposed FY 2013...
WASHINGTON, February 13, 2012- Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today made the following statement on the Proposed FY 2013 budget:...
