ARTICLES BY SEC. TOM VILSACK

USDA's Climate Hubs: Providing targeted solutions to modern challenges

America’s farmers, ranchers and forest landowners face a complex and ever-changing threat in the form of a changing and shifting climate. The past three years alone have brought some of the most severe and devastating floods, droughts and fires our nation has experienced in recent history.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

USDA's Climate Hubs: Providing targeted solutions to modern challenges

America’s farmers, ranchers and forest landowners face a complex and ever-changing threat in the form of a changing and shifting climate. The past three years alone have brought some of the most severe and devastating floods, droughts and fires our nation has experienced in recent history.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

The White House Rural Council: Partnering in support of rural America

Rural America faces tremendous uncertainty today. Congress has not yet passed a Food, Farm and Jobs Bill, and the current extension of 2008 Farm Bill programs will soon expire. Additionally, thus far no budget has been provided by Congress to continue funding the federal government past Sept. 30.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

The White House Rural Council: Partnering in support of rural America

Rural America faces tremendous uncertainty today. Congress has not yet passed a Food, Farm and Jobs Bill, and the current extension of 2008 Farm Bill programs will soon expire. Additionally, thus far no budget has been provided by Congress to continue funding the federal government past Sept. 30.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

The White House Rural Council: Partnering in support of rural America

Rural America faces tremendous uncertainty today. Congress has not yet passed a Food, Farm and Jobs Bill, and the current extension of 2008 Farm Bill programs will soon expire. Additionally, thus far no budget has been provided by Congress to continue funding the federal government past Sept. 30.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Taking new steps to care for the land and water

Natural resource conservation is paramount to the ongoing strength of our nation. Healthy soil contributes to agricultural productivity. Healthy forests clean our water and air. Vibrant waterways are critical for our health, for transportation and for trade. Investments into conservation spur job growth and community development, particularly in rural areas.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Taking new steps to care for the land and water

Natural resource conservation is paramount to the ongoing strength of our nation. Healthy soil contributes to agricultural productivity. Healthy forests clean our water and air. Vibrant waterways are critical for our health, for transportation and for trade. Investments into conservation spur job growth and community development, particularly in rural areas.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Taking new steps to care for the land and water

Natural resource conservation is paramount to the ongoing strength of our nation. Healthy soil contributes to agricultural productivity. Healthy forests clean our water and air. Vibrant waterways are critical for our health, for transportation and for trade. Investments into conservation spur job growth and community development, particularly in rural areas.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Ag secretary promotes America's farmers markets

Over the first week of August, local markets across the country celebrated National Farmers Market Week. Farmers markets are an important part of America’s diverse agriculture sector, providing unique benefits to communities across our nation.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Ag secretary promotes America's farmers markets

Over the first week of August, local markets across the country celebrated National Farmers Market Week. Farmers markets are an important part of America’s diverse agriculture sector, providing unique benefits to communities across our nation.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Ag secretary promotes America's farmers markets

Over the first week of August, local markets across the country celebrated National Farmers Market Week. Farmers markets are an important part of America’s diverse agriculture sector, providing unique benefits to communities across our nation.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

10 reasons why Congress must pass a food, farm and jobs bill

The following is a weekly message by Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack delivered June 28.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

10 reasons why Congress must pass a food, farm and jobs bill

The following is a weekly message by Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack delivered June 28.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

10 reasons why Congress must pass a food, farm and jobs bill

The following is a weekly message by Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack delivered June 28.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Laying the groundwork for new manufacturing jobs

In his State of the Union address, President Obama laid out the importance of manufacturing as we seek to make America a magnet for jobs. He believes there’s much we can achieve to create new manufacturing jobs, including in rural America.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

More stories