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
It is critical to develop a biofuel industry powered by feedstocks produced in every corner of the country, in addition to the Midwest. That is why USDA has established five regional research centers working on science necessary to ensure profitable biofuels can be produced from a diverse range of feedstocks. Tom Vilsack additionbiofuelcenter share on social
President Obama has expressed his commitment to responsible stewardship of our land, water, and other natural resources. And one way of restoring the land to its natural condition is what we are doing here today - breaking pavement for the People's Garden. Tom Vilsack breakcommitmentcondition share on social
The lack of access to proper nutrition is not only fueling obesity, it is leading to food insecurity and hunger among our children. Tom Vilsack accesschildfood Change image and share on social
Over the past two years, the Obama Administration and USDA have worked to build a foundation for sustainable economic growth in rural America. At the center of our vision is an effort to increase domestic production and use of renewable energy. Tom Vilsack administrationamericabuild share on social
Today, President Obama is making smart investments in clean energy - wind, solar, biofuels - as part of an all-of-the-above energy strategy that supports thousands of jobs, not in the Middle East, but in the Midwest. Tom Vilsack biofuelcleaneast share on social
I think we all share the same goal, which is a United States of America that inspires people and leads. Tom Vilsack americagoalinspire Change image and share on social
Food is a fairly significant aspect of my life. I have struggled mightily with food. With my weight. And I'm conscious of it. So I have a sensitivity to people who struggle with their weight. Tom Vilsack aspectconsciousfairly Change image and share on social
At President Obama's direction, the U.S Department of Agriculture is working hard to unleash the power of America's innovators and entrepreneurs to build a green energy economy. Tom Vilsack agricultureamericabuild Change image and share on social