And sometimes people don't realize that 90 percent of the persistent poverty counties are located in rural America. Tom Vilsack americacountylocate Change image and share on social
In his first year in office, President Obama pulled us back from the brink of the greatest economic crisis since the Great Depression and worked to lay a new foundation for economic growth. The president identified three key strategies to build that lasting prosperity: innovation, investment, and education. Tom Vilsack backbrinkbuild share on social
The rise of childhood obesity has placed the health of an entire generation at risk. Tom Vilsack childhoodentiregeneration Change image and share on social
The Obama administration will continue to fight for a comprehensive immigration solution that includes AgJobs and a stable workforce for our farms. Tom Vilsack administrationagjobscomprehensive Change image and share on social
Although they are some of the hardest working folks I know, rural Americans earn, on average, $11,000 less than their urban counterparts each year. And they are more likely to live in poverty. Tom Vilsack 000americanaverage Change image and share on social
USDA is committed to keeping pace with the needs and progress of American agriculture by supporting new markets and movements that will keep farmers profitable and help create middle class jobs across the country. Tom Vilsack agricultureamericanclass share on social
There are ways we can go do a better job of educating young moms and dads about the vital role they have as the child's first teacher. I think there are ways in which we can partner with local school districts and states to do a better job to provide nutrition options at school. Tom Vilsack childdaddistrict share on social
If we can get people to focus on fruits and vegetables and more healthy foods, we'll be better in terms of our healthcare situation. Tom Vilsack focusfoodfruit Change image and share on social
The food pyramid is very complicated. It doesn't give you as much info in a quick glance as the plate does. Tom Vilsack complicatefoodgive Change image and share on social
Every dollar of SNAP benefits generates $1.84 in the economy in terms of economic activity. If people are able to buy a little more in the grocery store, someone has to stock it, package it, shelve it, process it, ship it. All of those are jobs. It's the most direct stimulus you can get in the economy during these tough times. Tom Vilsack activitybenefitbuy share on social