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From the Office of Secretary Vilsack Sec. Vilsack also announced yesterday that he has appointed 15 new members to the Minority Farmer Advisory Committee to help him implement outreach Continue reading Farm and Food News 3/25/11 People sometimes talk about farm living as the “simple life.” It’s true that there is an inherent simplicity in connecting to the natural Continue reading Farm Land Critical to Our Nation’s Health, Prosperity A weekly roundup of news and events concerning food, farms, the environment, local communities- and anything else that may catch our eye. Beginning farmers are getting a boost from the USDA through a program that helps them gain access to affordable land. The Transition Incentive Program (TIP) preserves existing farmland and supports new sustainable agriculture operations Continue reading Friday News Roundup 6/4/10 75-40-30. Those are all big numbers when celebrating a birthday. Last week, the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service celebrated its 75th birthday—with activities recognizing 75 years of remarkable achievements in helping farmers and landowners keep their land healthy through the best conservation practices possible. We’ve come a long way since the days of the Dust Bowl that Continue reading 75-40-30: It’s A Big Year for Birthdays A weekly roundup of news and events concerning food, farms, the environment, local communities- and anything else that may catch our eye. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack gave the keynote address at the 2010 Farmers Union Convention, where he advocated for climate change and energy legislation that will benefit U.S. farmers. “USDA is committed to helping Continue reading Friday News Roundup 3/19/10 |
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