What Republicans have done in my view is that they are systematically dismantling a sense of community in America. Tom Vilsack americacommunitydismantle Change image and share on social
In 2011, agricultural exports hit a record high and producers saw their best incomes in nearly 40 years. Tom Vilsack agriculturalexporthigh Change image and 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
You know, rural Americans are a special people. Their labor puts food on our table and fuel in our gas tanks. Their service in our military sets a powerful example of leadership, honor and sacrifice. Their spirit of community inspires us all. Tom Vilsack americancommunityfood 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
We know that there are significant health benefits from consuming more fruits and vegetables, and that's an opportunity for us to sort of move away from some of the meals that we've been preparing in the past. Tom Vilsack benefitconsumefruit share on social
Technology has allowed us to have more drought-resistant crops. The spotty nature of drought, the spotty nature of rains can sometimes result in better yields than anticipated. Tom Vilsack allowanticipatecrop Change image and share on social
This is an exciting time for farmers and ranchers of all types and sizes as agriculture is a bright spot in the American economy. In 2011, agricultural exports hit a record high and producers saw their best incomes in nearly 40 years. Tom Vilsack agriculturalagricultureamerican share on social
There is more potential for economic growth in rural America than at any time in decades. Tom Vilsack americadecadeeconomic Change image and share on social
Local and regional food systems are about opportunity. Tom Vilsack foodlocalopportunity Change image and share on social