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Statement from Agriculture Secretary Vilsack on continuing his service in the Obama administration

Posted Tue, 2013/01/15 - 4:57pm by RCAP

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14, 2013 (USDA) – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack made the following statement today regarding the announcement that he will continue his service in the Obama administration:

Thanksgiving message from USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack

Posted Wed, 2012/11/21 - 12:26pm by RCAP

Why I’m Thankful for Rural America

This week, Americans across our nation will gather around Thanksgiving tables with family and friends.   Every year at this time, I am reminded how blessed we are to have a strong, vibrant rural America which provides so much for each of us, every day.

Agriculture Secretary Vilsack announces funding to create jobs and improve rural water systems

Posted Fri, 2012/09/14 - 4:04pm by RCAP

DES MOINES, IOWA (USDA)—Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced Sept. 13 funding for rural water projects to create jobs and improve rural water and wastewater systems in 16 states.