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Tony Herman is a "stayer." He's the guy you see in the hometown grocery during the holiday visit, and who you ask what's up and how he avoids boredom in a place you so longed to escape. Full Article at Des Moines Register
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Iowa attorney and Democratic political insider Jerry Crawford, longtime supporter and friend of U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack, has signed on as a lobbyist for Monsanto. Full Article at Iowa Independent
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December 2, 2009 -- (Washington, D.C.) – Keeping with his promise to keep pressing U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack until agriculture disaster assistance is available to Montana’s ranchers and farmers, Montana’s senior U.S. Senator... Full Article at All American Patriots
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Farm practices that could qualify as offsets include no-till farming, which is less disruptive of carbon-absorbing soils, and the installation of digesters on hog-waste lagoons or at dairy operations to trap methane, a potent greenhouse gas. Full Article at The Hill
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When American dignitaries arrive in Copenhagen next week to participate in the United Nations Climate Change Conference the nation will be signaling much more than its commitment to reduce greenhouse gases, said U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom... Full Article at Iowa Independent
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Financial benefits from climate change legislation for U.S. farmers will greatly outweigh any additional costs they face from measures limiting greenhouse gas emissions, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said on... Full Article at Reuters
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WASHINGTON — An e-mail requesting an internship arrived at the Agriculture Department this summer with an impressive resume: Princeton University degree in operations research and financial engineering, 3.8 college GPA, 1520 SATs. opportunity to... Full Article at Monterey County Herald
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I have been following the Great Ethanol Blend Wall fight for some time. In a nutshell, ethanol companies have been struggling mightily during the recession. Full Article at Grist
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November 27, 2009 -- BISMARCK, N.D. – North Dakota Governor John Hoeven today announced that U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has approved the governor’s request for a Secretarial Disaster Declaration covering weather-related crop... Full Article at All American Patriots
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Nov 30, 2009 -- BATON ROUGE – Today, Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal announced that U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack has declared 53 parishes as primary natural disaster areas and ten parishes as contiguous disaster areas due to a combination... Full Article at All American Patriots
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November 30, 2009 -- Connecticut Governor M. Jodi Rell today announced that farmers across Connecticut are eligible to apply for low-interest federal loans to recover their losses caused by severe rainfall, hail and flooding this past spring. Full Article at All American Patriots
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Connecticut’s farmers, who state officials say lost millions of dollars worth of crops due to severe weather last spring, are eligible for low-interest federal loans, Gov. M. Jodi Rell announced Monday. Full Article at New Haven Register
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State farmers who lost crops in the spring can apply for low-interest federal loans as all eight counties have been designated disaster areas by U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. Full Article at Hartford Courant
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USDA has designated 53 parishes in Louisiana as primary natural disaster areas because of losses caused by the combined effects of spring and summer drought followed by excessive rainfall that occurred during the period of April 1 through Oct. Full Article at Delta Farm Press
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From the Office of the President H1N1 Flu Guide Helping Community and Faith-based Organizations across the Country To help keep communities healthy during the flu season, the Health and Human Services (HHS) Center for Faith-based and Neighborhood... Full Article at Dallas South Blog
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An e-mail requesting an internship arrived at the Agriculture Department this summer with an impressive resume: Princeton University degree in operations research and financial engineering, 3.8 college GPA, 1520 SATs. Full Article at PhillyBurbs.com
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As jobs disappear and families struggle to make ends meet in this recession, we're spending less, especially on luxuries. Full Article at Lowell Sun Online
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In a case of something written into the 2008 farm bill thats yet to be enacted, U.S. catfish producers are pointing at the USDAs failure to inspect seafood imports. Full Article at Delta Farm Press
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NEW ORLEANS (AP) — After a year marked by heavy spring and fall rains and a summer drought, the Small Business Administration says it will be offering businesses and non-profits in 10 rural parishes in Louisiana disaster loans. Full Article at 2TheAdvocate.com
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The White House announced today that President Obama will travel to Copenhagen on Dec. 9 to participate in the United Nations Climate Change Conference, where he is eager to work with the international community to drive progress toward a comprehensive... Full Article at The White House
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U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack, left, Commerce Secretary Gary Locke, second from left, U.S. Ambassador Jon Huntsman, second right, and Zhejiang Provincial Gov. Lu Zushan, right, are intruduced during a meeting Wednesday Oct. 28, 2009 in Hangzhou, China.
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U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack (L), serves a meal to pupils of Stara School and rescue centre in Nairobi's Kibera slum, August 4, 2009. The U.S. is adopting an all-inclusive approach to Africa's chronic food shortages, Vilsack said on Tuesday.
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U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack arrives at the Stara School and rescue centre in Kibera slum in Nairobi August 4, 2009. The U.S. is adopting an all-inclusive approach to Africa's chronic food shortages, Vilsack said on Tuesday.
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WASHINGTON - MAY 07: U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack (L) greets Sen. Herb Kohl (D-WI) (R) prior to testifying before the Senate Appropriations Committee Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Subcommittee May 7, 2009 in Washington, DC.
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WASHINGTON - MAY 07: U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack arrives for testimony before the Senate Appropriations Committee Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Subcommittee May 7, 2009 in Washington, DC.
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FDA Commissioner Joshua Sharfstein, left, Agricultural Secretary Tom Vilsack, center, testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, May 7, 2009, before a Senate Appropriations subcommittee hearing on the swine flu.
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U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack (C), U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano (L) and White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs (R) brief the press at the White House in Washington, March 4, 2009.
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Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, left, and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, right, speak, Wednesday, March 4, 2009, during the daily press briefing in the White House Pressroom at the White House in Washington.
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U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack (C), U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano (L) and White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs (R) brief the press at the White House in Washington, March 4, 2009.
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U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano (R) and U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack (L) brief the press at the White House in Washington, March 4, 2009.
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White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs, right, accompanied by Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, left, and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, center, take part in his daily press briefing in the White House Pressroom at the White House in Washington, Wednesday, March 4, 20...
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U.S. President-elect Barack Obama (C) introduces former Iowa Governor Tom Vilsack (L) as his nominee for secretary of agriculture and Colorado Senator Ken Salazar as the nominee for secretary of interior during a news conference in Chicago December 17, 2008.
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U.S. President-elect Barack Obama (C) introduces former Iowa Governor Tom Vilsack (L) as his nominee for secretary of agriculture and Colorado Senator Ken Salazar as the nominee for secretary of interior during a news conference in Chicago December 17, 2008.
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U.S. President-elect Barack Obama (C) introduces former Iowa governor Tom Vilsack (L) as his nominee for secretary of agriculture and Colorado Senator Ken Salazar as the nominee for secretary of interior during a news conference in Chicago December 17, 2008.
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U.S. President-elect Barack Obama (C) introduces former Iowa governor Tom Vilsack (L) as his nominee for secretary of agriculture and Colorado Senator Ken Salazar as the nominee for secretary of interior during a news conference in Chicago December 17, 2008.
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U.S. President-elect Barack Obama introduces former Iowa governor Tom Vilsack (L) as his nominee for secretary of agriculture and Colorado Senator Ken Salazar (R) as the nominee for secretary of interior during a news conference in Chicago December 17, 2008.
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Agriculture Secretary-designate, former Iowa Gov. Tom Vilsack, left, and Interior Secretary-designate Sen. Ken Salazar, D-Colo. arrive for a news conference with President-elect Barack Obama, not shown, Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2008, in Chicago.
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Agricultural Secretary Tom Vilsack testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, May 7, 2009, before a Senate Appropriations subcommittee hearing on the swine flu.
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U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack speaks to honor U.S. firefighters who went to Australia during the recent fires, Eric Bush, seated left, from John Day, Ore. , Tony Johnson, from Redmond, Ore. , Bodie Shaw, from Bosie, Idaho, and Alan Goodwin, from Melbourne, Australia, at a news...
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Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack speaks to members of the media , Wednesday, March 4, 2009, at the daily press briefing in the White House Pressroom at the White House in Washington.
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Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack speaks, Wednesday, March 4, 2009, during the daily press briefing in the White House Pressroom at the White House in Washington.
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Former Iowa governor Tom Vilsack, U.S. President-elect Barack Obama's nominee for secretary of agriculture, attends a news conference in Chicago December 17, 2008.
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US First Lady Michelle Obama (C) with Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack (L) watch students harvest lettuce during a visit to Hollin Meadows Elementary School on November 18, 2009 in Alexandria, Virginia.
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US First Lady Michelle Obama (L) with Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack (R) calls out to a student who forgot to pick up a piece of fruit from her during a visit to Hollin Meadows Elementary School on November 18, 2009 in Alexandria, Virginia.
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US First Lady Michelle Obama (C) with Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack (L) watch students harvest lettuce during a visit to Hollin Meadows Elementary School on November 18, 2009 in Alexandria, Virginia.
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U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack (L), serves a meal to pupils of Stara School and rescue centre in Nairobi's Kibera slum, August 4, 2009. The U.S. is adopting an all-inclusive approach to Africa's chronic food shortages, Vilsack said on Tuesday.
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The USDA is committed to working cooperatively with agricultural producers, partner organizations and state and local agencies to improve water quality and the quality of life for the tens of millions of people who live in the Mississippi River Basin
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I have had the distinct pleasure of working with 13 Secretaries of Agriculture in my years at USDA, starting with Secretary Earl L. Butz and concluding with Secretary Tom Vilsack ... During my time (at USDA), I have shared in the responsibility of communicating agriculture to citizens of this nation and...
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The USDA is working to ensure that rural citizens have access to a full range of educational and cultural opportunities and quality medical care
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We are grateful to U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Vermont Agriculture Secretary Roger Allbee for taking decisive action to address the problems at this slaughter plant, and for taking animal welfare concerns so seriously ... All animals deserve humane treatment, including animals raised for ...
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Thomas Fern will be an important advocate on behalf of rural communities throughout the state and help administer the valuable programs and services provided by the USDA that can enhance their economic success
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I would like to echo the comments of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack ... People cannot get this flu from eating or handling pork.
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Recovery Act projects are helping rural communities of all sizes build a foundation for economic strength, future prosperity, and a healthy environment ... The 31 water and wastewater projects we're announcing today are helping to achieve the Obama Administration's economic recovery goals to rebuild and...
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Christie Vilsack, the wife of former Iowa Governor Tom Vilsack, sounds as if she may be the ‘mystery candidate' the chairman of the Iowa Democratic Party said was poised to run for the U.S. Senate
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Right now, I am convinced, is USDA's opportunity to work with the Congress, the other science agencies, and with our partners in industry, academia, and the nonprofit sector, to bring about transformative change
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I am Sarah Gustin in our capitol city. The National Farmers Union fly-in is about to begin and in a matter of minutes we will be greeted by our National Farmer's Union President, Roger Johnson, as well as our Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack.
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Building local sustainable food systems is a key step in fighting hunger and obesity, a priority for USDA and for the Obama Administration ... These grants are an important part of USDA's new 'Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food' initiative and put funds in low-income communities and areas of need that str...
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Building local sustainable food systems is a key step in fighting hunger and obesity, a priority for USDA and for the Obama Administration ... These grants are an important part of USDA's new 'Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food' initiative and put funds in low-income communities and areas of need that str...
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President Obama and I understand these conditions caused severe damage to the area and serious harm to farms in Mississippi and we want to help
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During challenging economic times, the pool of those in need of vital food assistance expands ... USDA's role - along with our partners - is to ensure individuals do not fall through the cracks, and can access nutritional services with dignity and respect.
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As the Obama Administration works to foster a robust recovery for all, it's important to recognize that we have another opportunity to improve the health and nutrition of our children when Congress begins to debate the Child Nutrition Reauthorization ... It is vital that we make it easier for families a...
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As many American families begin to make preparation for the Thanksgiving holiday it is time for us to remember that, unfortunately, 49 million Americans may not be able to celebrate Thanksgiving in the way they ought to be able to celebrate it
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There is a correlation between rising unemployment and underemployment and the fact that more families are struggling
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Conservation of forests and wildland areas of national significance will provide important environmental and recreation benefits for generations of Americans ... Today's announcement is an important step toward this shared goal and an example of how the FLTFA program succeeds by enabling close cooperati...
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The Obama Administration recognizes that modern technology is critical to the expansion of business, education, and health care services in rural areas and the competitiveness of the nation's small towns and rural communities ... The President and USDA are committed to bringing broadband services to com...
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The Obama Administration recognizes that modern technology is critical to the expansion of business, education, and health care services in rural areas and the competitiveness of the nation's small towns and rural communities ... The President and USDA are committed to bringing broadband services to com...
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The Obama Administration is working to ensure that rural citizens have access to a full range of educational opportunities and access to quality medical care ... The funding we are announcing today will deliver these opportunities by expanding telecommunications, educational resources and computer netwo...
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These purchases will assist pork, cherry, plum and apple producers, who are currently struggling due to depressed market conditions ... Today's actions will help stabilize prices and markets, stimulate the economy, and provide high quality food to Americans in need of USDA's nutrition assistance program...
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He has a personal passion and commitment to this mission, and I think he's got a style that will allow him to energize people over at USAID
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The Obama Administration is committed to conserving and protecting America's forests, and we are grateful for Congress' work to create a stable means to fund wildland fire management ... Creation of the Wildfire Suppression Reserve Fund enables safe and effective management of wildland fires without pul...
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Today's first-of-its-kind meeting to expand cooperation and consultation between the Department of Agriculture and tribal nations was a great success because it advanced robust government-to-government dialogues about how USDA can improve as a service provider and raise awareness among tribes about the ...
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