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20 Jun 2014, 5:14 am by Simon Lester
Trade, this is Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack talking food labelling in the EU and U.S.: Vilsack also seemed to urge a rethink of an EU law that requires food containing more than 0.9 percent GMO-derived product to be labeled as such. [read post]
1 Jun 2010, 8:15 am
USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack has extended a directive that gives him sole power to approve logging or road project in National Forests while the Obama Administration decides how to handle the Clinton-era roadless rule. [read post]
24 Oct 2011, 1:43 pm
Last week, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack spoke to the 84th National FFA Convention about the critical need to recruit and support the nation's next generation of farmers and ranchers.Vilsack stated that, "America's producers are the most productive and successful in the world - with a willingness to embrace change, new science and innovative technologies to fulfill the noble task of feeding a nation. [read post]
21 Jan 2009, 9:29 am
Senate confirmed former Iowa governor Tom Vilsack as Secretary of A griculture on Tuesday. [read post]
17 Dec 2008, 6:20 pm
As AFP puts it: [Obama] nominated former Iowa governor Tom Vilsack as his secretary of agriculture, putting the fervent advocate of corn-based ethanol in charge of the nation's much-criticized 300-billion-dollar farm spending. [read post]
31 Oct 2011, 7:01 pm
Today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced payments for 156 advanced biofuel producers across the country to support the production and expansion of advanced biofuels.Vilsack stated that, "this funding will help local producers increase the production and availability of renewable energy and thus help our nation begin to reduce its reliance on foreign oil. [read post]
17 Oct 2011, 2:23 pm
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack joined First LadyMichelle Obama to honor schools taking part in USDA's HealthierUS School Challenge. [read post]
20 Nov 2011, 7:30 pm
Last week, Secretary Tom Vilsack announced funding to establish telemedicine and other health care projects to address unmet health care needs in the Delta region.Vilsack stated in a press release that, "Today's funding can help improve the health of rural residents who live in the south central portion of the country. [read post]
17 Dec 2008, 5:31 pm
President-Elect Barack Obama has nominated former Iowa Governor Tom Vilsack to be Secretary of Agriculture. [read post]
26 Oct 2011, 7:04 am
Today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced plans to travel to Vietnam and China in mid-November to help strengthen bilateral trade relations and support the American brand throughout the Asia Pacific region. [read post]
25 Aug 2009, 6:31 am
In an effort to encourage more Americans to connect with the land, the food it grows, and their local communities, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has proclaimed August 23-20, National Community Gardening Week. [read post]
25 Sep 2010, 7:01 am by Steven
USDA Press Release – “Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced investments in 30 states that will create jobs by building and enhancing libraries in 129 rural communities across the nation. [read post]
20 Aug 2009, 2:49 pm
From a USDA news release: August 6, 2009 -- Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today encouraged Americans to connect with the land, the food it grows and their local communities by proclaiming August 23-29, National Community Gardening Week. [read post]
2 Nov 2011, 8:58 am
Today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the year-long celebration of USDA's 150th anniversary in 2012. [read post]
24 Apr 2013, 5:11 am by Susan Schneider
Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack was the featured speaker for the second annual Dale and Betty Bumpers Distinguished Lecture Series, hosted by the Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences at the University of Arkansas with the assistance of the law school. [read post]
16 Dec 2008, 11:32 pm
According to AP, Tom Vilsack with be the next Agriculture Secretary. [read post]
21 Jul 2010, 5:38 pm
Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack is reviewing his decision to fire Shirley Sherrod. [read post]