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Published on June 2, 2014 - 16:42 GMT

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Kicks off the 2014 "Feds Feed Families" Nationwide Food Drive

WASHINGTON, June 2, 2014 - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today kicked off the 6th annual Feds Feed Families Campaign at the USDA Headquarters in Washington D.C. The food drive is an annual event in which Federal employees in the Washington metropolitan …

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Published on May 30, 2014 - 17:15 GMT

USDA Celebrates Homeownership Month

WASHINGTON, May 30, 2014 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today kicked-off National Homeownership Month by highlighting USDA's record delivery of single-family housing assistance to rural families and encouraging rural residents to purchase or …

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Published on May 29, 2014 - 21:36 GMT

Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Updated Forecast for U.S. Agricultural Exports

WASHINGTON, May 29, 2014 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture today released its Outlook for U.S. Agricultural Trade report. USDA projects that Fiscal Year 2014 agricultural exports will reach $149.5 billion, an estimated $6.9 billion higher than previous …

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Published on May 29, 2014 - 19:31 GMT

USDA Awarding $6 Million to Prepare Farmers for New Farm Bill Programs

WASHINGTON, May 29, 2014 - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is awarding $6 million to universities and cooperative state extension services to develop online decision tools and other materials …

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Published on May 28, 2014 - 21:59 GMT

Coming Together for Conservation: New Approach, More Partners

Yesterday, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack launched a new era in American conservation efforts with an historic focus on public-private partnership. The Regional Conservation Partnership Program will competitively award funds to conservation projects …

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Published on May 27, 2014 - 18:26 GMT

USDA, Partners Usher in a New Era in Conservation

Learn more about Regional Conservation partnerships by watching the USDA Venture Conservationist - USDA's Regional Conservation Partnership Program video. BAY CITY, Mich., May 27, 2014 - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today joined Senate Agriculture …

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Published on May 27, 2014 - 18:26 GMT

USDA Launches New Resources at ChooseMyPlate.gov to Help Cost-Conscious Consumers Make Healthier Food Choices

WASHINGTON, May 27, 2014 – Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture unveiled Healthy Eating on a Budget – the newest addition to ChooseMyPlate.gov. Consumers continue to want more information about how to make better eating decisions with limited …

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Published on May 22, 2014 - 17:49 GMT

Obama Administration Announces $6.7 Million to Hire Young People to Work on Public Lands Across the Nation

COMMERCE CITY, Colo. May 22, 2014 -- As part of the Department of the Interior's ambitious youth initiative to inspire millions of young adults and veterans to play, learn, serve and work in the great outdoors and the President's 21st Century …

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Published on May 22, 2014 - 14:53 GMT

USDA Announces Funding for Advanced Communications Technology in Rural Areas

WASHINGTON, May 22, 2014 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA is accepting applications for grants to enhance telecommunications and broadcast services in rural areas. "This funding will help small, rural communities across …

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Published on May 21, 2014 - 19:43 GMT

New Pilot Program Offers Coverage for Fruits and Vegetables, Organic and Diversified Farms

WASHINGTON, May 21, 2014 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced a new risk management option that will be available for fruit and vegetable growers and producers with diversified farms. The policy, called Whole-Farm Revenue Protection, will …

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Published on May 21, 2014 - 16:50 GMT

USDA Provides Assistance to Agricultural Producers to Improve Water Quality

LITTLE ROCK, Ark., May 21, 2014—Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that $33 million in assistance will be provided to farmers and ranchers to make conservation improvements that will improve water quality in 174 watersheds. The announcement …

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Published on May 20, 2014 - 22:48 GMT

FACT SHEET: Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act School Meals Implementation

Congress passed the Hunger-Free Kids Act in 2010 with bipartisan support to help ensure every American child had access to the nutrition they need to grow into healthy adults. One goal of the law was to help reduce America's childhood obesity epidemic …

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Published on May 20, 2014 - 20:28 GMT

USDA Announces School Meal Flexibility for Upcoming School Year

WASHINGTON, May 20, 2014 - Today, Agriculture Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services Kevin Concannon announced new flexibility for school districts working to meet updated whole grain requirements for school meals. During the current …

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Published on May 20, 2014 - 18:08 GMT

U.S. Forest Service Increases its Firefighting Aircraft Fleet as Fire Season Begins

WASHINGTON, May 20, 2014 - In the face of what is shaping up to be a catastrophic fire season in the Southwest, the U.S. Forest Service is adding four additional aircraft to its next-generation firefighting fleet, bringing the total amount of aircraft to …

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Published on May 20, 2014 - 18:08 GMT

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Announces Action to Combat Insects and Diseases that Weaken Forests, Increase Fire Risk

DENVER, May 20, 2014 - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced action to help 94 national forest areas in 35 states to address insect and disease threats that weaken forests and increase the risk of forest fire. These areas are receiving an …

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Published on May 20, 2014 - 15:45 GMT

USDA Announces Targeted Assistance to Help Break the Cycle of Rural Poverty StrikeForce Funds to Assist Conservation Efforts in 20 ...

Albuquerque, New Mexico,May 20, 2014 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announcedtoday that $15 million in targeted assistance will be provided to help farmers, ranchers and private forest owners in rural areas of 20 states that experience " …

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Published on May 20, 2014 - 15:45 GMT

USDA Announces Availability of Loans and Grants to Support Rural Economic Development

WASHINGTON, May 20, 2014 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that the Department is accepting applications for loans and grants to support community development projects, business expansion and job creation. "These USDA investments are …

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Published on May 19, 2014 - 23:03 GMT

Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on House Appropriations Bill That Would Provide Students With Less Healthy Food

WASHINGTON, May 19, 2014 - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today made the following statement on the House appropriations bill: "The House bill would undermine the effort to provide kids with more nutritious food and would be a major step backwards …

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Published on May 19, 2014 - 20:58 GMT

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Highlights Recent Trade Breakthroughs with Mexico

MEXICO CITY, May 19, 2014 - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today highlighted recent progress on a number of trade issues with Mexico following a panel discussion with Mexico's Secretary of Agriculture Enrique Martínez y Martínez. The panel was part …

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Published on May 19, 2014 - 18:54 GMT

Joint Statement by North American Agricultural Leaders Following Forum in Mexico

Mexico City, Mexico, May 19, 2014 - United States Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, Mexico's Secretary of Agriculture Enrique Martínez and Canada's Minister of Agriculture Gerry Ritz issued the joint statement below following today's …

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