Secretary Vilsack highlights USDA achievements

In a series of January 3rd postings on the USDA website (www.usda.gov) Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack outlined achievements of his Department and the Administration during the first term of President Obama. Separate sections dealt with 12 specific areas comprising conservation, energy, organic farming, local and regional food systems, civil rights, global food security, nutrition, trade, rural development, food safety and (I almost lost it among the more pressing issues) — agriculture. Read More