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15 Nov 2011, 9:00 pm
Yesterday, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced funding for telephone utilities to build, expand and improve broadband in their rural service territories across 15 states.Vilsack stated that, "Today's funding will provide residents of these rural communities with high speed internet connections to improve healthcare and educational opportunities and connect to global markets. [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]
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]
28 Oct 2011, 10:02 am
Yesterday, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that USDA is funding anaerobic digester projects in eight states to encourage renewable energy production, reduce energy costs and reduce greenhouse gas emissions and farm-based pollution. [read post]
19 Feb 2024, 9:06 pm by Dan Flynn
His campaign for President was brief, but Tom Vilsack is one of longest serving Secretaries of Agriculture in U.S. history. [read post]
16 Dec 2008, 11:32 pm
According to AP, Tom Vilsack with be the next Agriculture Secretary. [read post]
4 Oct 2011, 8:15 pm
Yesterday, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack made statements on the submission of the Korea, Colombia and Panama trade agreements and the benefits to the U.S. agriculture economy. [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]
23 Aug 2009, 3:10 am
Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and FDA Commissioner Margaret Hamburg will be providing keynote addresses at the 32nd Annual National Food Policy Conference, September 8-9, 2009, in Washington, DC. [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]
29 Aug 2011, 6:07 pm
Today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that rural electric cooperative utilities will receive funding that will benefit more than 19,000 rural consumers in 14 states. [read post]
4 Oct 2011, 8:05 pm
Last week, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that USDA will make payments to more than 160 energy producers in 41 states to support and ensure the production and expansion of advanced biofuels.Vilsack stated that, "renewable energy production will create tens of thousands of direct, American jobs; thousands more indirect jobs, and clean electricity to power millions of homes. [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]
23 Feb 2007, 10:58 am
Tom Vilsack, the former Iowa governor, is pulling out of the race for the Democratic presidential nomination, news to which many American voters will respond “Who? [read post]
14 Aug 2009, 9:41 am
The AP reports that Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack is turning his attention to forest management. [read post]
10 Nov 2011, 7:06 am
Yesterday, Agricultural Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the selection of 35 rural microdevelopment organizations for loans and grants to support rural business development, create jobs, and strengthen local communities.Vilsack stated that, "A strong rural America and a strong agricultural industry go hand in hand. [read post]
18 Feb 2011, 1:59 am
Citing high crop prices and record exports, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack held an optimistic tone Thursday in a hearing before the House Agriculture Committee. [read post]
23 Feb 2007, 8:07 am
Tom Vilsack, the former Iowa governor, has dropped out of the race after three months. [read post]