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Published on March 29, 2013 - 15:45 GMT

USDA Invites Applications for Renewable Energy System and Energy Efficiency Improvement Projects

WASHINGTON, March 29, 2013 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA is seeking applications to provide assistance to agricultural producers and rural small businesses for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. Funding is …

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Published on March 28, 2013 - 20:11 GMT

Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Outlines USDA Efforts to Raise a Healthier Generation of Americans; Highlights Efforts to Increase ...

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, March 28, 2013 - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today discussed USDA efforts to improve access to healthy foods, and outlined the need for a renewed commitment to improve childhood nutrition, which includes empowering parents …

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Published on March 27, 2013 - 20:37 GMT

Statements on Departure of Under Secretary Dallas Tonsager from USDA

WASHINGTON, March 27, 2013 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Agriculture Under Secretary Dallas Tonsager today made the following statements on Under Secretary Tonsager's departure from USDA: Statement from Under Secretary Dallas Tonsager " …

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Published on March 26, 2013 - 15:14 GMT

Secretary Vilsack Launches USDA "StrikeForce" Initiative to Boost Rural Economic Growth and Opportunity

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, March 26, 2013—Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture will launch its "StrikeForce" initiative in 10 additional states, including South Carolina. The primary goal of …

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Published on March 25, 2013 - 17:30 GMT

DEADLINE EXTENDED: Hispanic and Women Farmers and Ranchers Claims Must be Filed by MAY 1, 2013

WASHINGTON, March 25, 2013- Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the extension of the voluntary claims process for Hispanic and women farmers and ranchers who allege discrimination by the USDA in past decades. All claims must now be filed by …

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Published on March 21, 2013 - 17:46 GMT

Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Outlines USDA Efforts to Raise a Healthier Generation of Americans; Highlights Benefits for Business ...

ATLANTA, March 21, 2013 - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today outlined the need for a renewed commitment to improve childhood nutrition, which will lead to a healthier generation of Americans and a productive workforce to keep growing American business …

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Published on March 20, 2013 - 15:39 GMT

USDA Announces New Partnership with States to Strengthen Integrity of Nation's Most Vital Nutrition Assistance Program

WASHINGTON, March 20, 2013 – Agriculture Undersecretary for Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services Kevin Concannon today announced a new federal-state partnership targeting recipient fraud in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). USDA will …

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Published on March 15, 2013 - 18:48 GMT

Statement from Agriculture Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan on Departure from USDA

WASHINGTON, March 15, 2013 – Agriculture Deputy Secretary Merrigan today made the following statement on her departure from the USDA: "Today I am announcing that I will be leaving USDA. I am grateful to President Obama for the opportunity to serve as …

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Published on March 15, 2013 - 14:27 GMT

Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Departure of Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan

WASHINGTON, March 14, 2013 – Agriculture Secretary Vilsack today made the following statement on the departure of Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan: "USDA Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan has helped USDA achieve record results over the past four …

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Published on March 14, 2013 - 15:19 GMT

Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Outlines USDA Efforts to Raise a Healthier Generation of Americans; Affirms Need for Generational ...

PORTLAND, Maine, March 14, 2013 - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today outlined the need for a generational commitment to improve childhood nutrition, which will lead to a healthier generation of Americans. While health and nutrition are complex topics …

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Published on March 12, 2013 - 20:43 GMT

Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Personnel Announcements

Washington, D.C., March 12, 2013 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack made the following statement on personnel announcements: "I am pleased to announce today the appointment of Anne MacMillan and Oscar Gonzales, Jr. as USDA Deputy Chiefs of Staff. …

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Published on March 11, 2013 - 20:38 GMT

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack to lead U.S. Delegation at the G-8 International Conference on Open Data for Agriculture

WASHINGTON, March 11, 2013 — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack will lead the U.S. delegation at the G-8 International Conference on Open Data for Agriculture on April 29-30, 2013 in Washington, D.C. Open access to publicly funded agriculturally-relevant …

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Published on March 7, 2013 - 18:43 GMT

Statement from USDA Spokesperson on Conference Spending in a Letter from Senator Coburn:

Washington, March 7, 2013 – USDA today released the following statement on conference spending highlighted in a letter from Senator Coburn: "USDA does not provide financial support for the Priester Health Extension Conference and we have asked the …

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Published on March 6, 2013 - 01:03 GMT

Statement from USDA Spokesperson Correcting Inaccurate Reporting on Sequester Related Emails

Washington, March 5, 2013 – USDA today released the following statement correcting inaccurate reporting on sequester related emails regarding the Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS): "Several reports today have misrepresented a USDA effort …

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Published on March 5, 2013 - 23:47 GMT

Federal Agencies Announce Action Plan to Guide Protection of Indian Sacred Sites

WASHINGTON – As part of President Obama's commitment to honoring a nation-to-nation relationship with Indian Country, four cabinet-level departments today joined the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation in releasing an action plan to strengthen …

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Published on March 4, 2013 - 19:59 GMT

USDA Kicks Off National Nutrition Month by Highlighting Breakfast

WASHINGTON, March 4, 2013 — Today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack kicked off an exciting National Nutrition Month by marking the start of National School Breakfast Week (March 4-8), a time that highlights the importance of promoting healthy choices for …

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Published on March 1, 2013 - 18:26 GMT

USDA to Simplify Guaranteed Farm Loans by Setting Thresholds on Interest Rates

WASHINTON, March 1, 2013— The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced an interim rule that sets thresholds on the interest rates charged by lenders on guaranteed farm ownership and operating loans. The changes will amend guidelines for …

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Published on February 28, 2013 - 17:49 GMT

Deputy Secretary Meets Tribal Leaders, Hears From Stakeholders in South Dakota

Brookings, S.D., February 28, 2013 –Deputy Agriculture Secretary Kathleen Merrigan hosted two roundtable meetings in South Dakota this week to further USDA tribal consultation efforts and to obtain input from stakeholders on education and extension issues …

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Published on February 27, 2013 - 22:46 GMT

USDA Invests in Research to End Hunger and Address Food Security Challenges

BROOKINGS, S.D., Feb. 27, 2013—Agriculture Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan visited South Dakota State University today to announce more than $75 million in grants for research, education and extension activities to ensure greater food security in the …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 16:31 GMT

USDA Releases Report on the Growing Importance of Food Hubs in Rural America

NEW ORLEANS, La., February 26, 2013 – Agriculture Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan today announced the release of a report which provides a comprehensive look at the economic role, challenges and opportunities for food hubs in the nation's growing …

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