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A progressive year-long storytelling effort of the Obama Administration’s work on behalf of those living, working and raising families in rural America

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  • Making USDA Work Better for You

    Making USDA Work Better for You

    Chapter 12
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    Tom Vilsack
    Dec 15, 2016
    The Importance of the Affordable Care Act for Rural America

    The Importance of the Affordable Care Act for Rural America

    National Rural Health Day brings attention to the unique challenges and opportunities for health and well-being in rural communities. As we…
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    Tom Vilsack
    Nov 17, 2016
    The White House Rural Council: Support for Rural America from the Ground Up

    The White House Rural Council: Support for Rural America from the Ground Up

    In 1975, I graduated law school and moved with my wife Christie to her home state of Iowa. We chose Mount Pleasant, a town of about 8,000…
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    Tom Vilsack
    Oct 4, 2016
    Food and Ag Science Will Shape Our Future

    Food and Ag Science Will Shape Our Future

    Chapter 11
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    Tom Vilsack
    Nov 1, 2016
    Powering America with a More Sustainable Energy Future

    Powering America with a More Sustainable Energy Future

    Chapter 10
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    Tom Vilsack
    Oct 3, 2016
    Rural America Is Back in Business

    Rural America Is Back in Business

    Chapter 9
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    Tom Vilsack
    Sep 1, 2016
    The People’s Department: A New Era for Civil Rights at USDA

    The People’s Department: A New Era for Civil Rights at USDA

    Chapter 8
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    Tom Vilsack
    Aug 2, 2016
    Safer Food and Greater Consumer Confidence

    Safer Food and Greater Consumer Confidence

    Chapter 7
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    Tom Vilsack
    Jul 5, 2016
    Establishing Solid Ground for Growth With Cuba

    Establishing Solid Ground for Growth With Cuba

    “It all starts with a seed.”
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    Tom Vilsack
    Jun 13, 2016
    22 Facts You May Not Have Known About Trade

    22 Facts You May Not Have Known About Trade

    Throughout this month, we’re highlighting the many ways American agricultural exports have served as a bright spot for the U.S. economy…
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    Tom Vilsack
    Jun 6, 2016
    As Ag Exports Dominate, America’s Rural Communities Benefit

    As Ag Exports Dominate, America’s Rural Communities Benefit

    Chapter 6
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    Tom Vilsack
    Jun 2, 2016
    How Food and Forestry Are Adapting to a Changing Climate

    How Food and Forestry Are Adapting to a Changing Climate

    Chapter 5
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    Tom Vilsack
    May 3, 2016
    Every Family Needs A Farmer

    Every Family Needs A Farmer

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    Tom Vilsack
    Apr 21, 2016
    New Markets, New Opportunities: Strengthening Local Food Systems and Organic Agriculture

    New Markets, New Opportunities: Strengthening Local Food Systems and Organic Agriculture

    Chapter 4
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    Tom Vilsack
    Apr 4, 2016
    Growing a Healthier Future: Improving Nutrition and Access to Healthy Food for Americans

    Growing a Healthier Future: Improving Nutrition and Access to Healthy Food for Americans

    Chapter 3, Part 2
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    Tom Vilsack
    Mar 7, 2016
    How the Biggest Changes in Our Nation’s Nutrition Programs in a Generation Came to Be

    How the Biggest Changes in Our Nation’s Nutrition Programs in a Generation Came to Be

    Part 1
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    Tom Vilsack
    Mar 1, 2016
    Growing a Healthier Future: Improving Nutrition and Access to Healthy Food for Americans

    Growing a Healthier Future: Improving Nutrition and Access to Healthy Food for Americans

    Chapter 3, Part 1
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    Tom Vilsack
    Mar 1, 2016
    A Peanut Farmer from Virginia on the Trans-Pacific Partnership

    A Peanut Farmer from Virginia on the Trans-Pacific Partnership

    America’s farmers and ranchers are among the most productive in the world, and they depend on exports.
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    Tom Vilsack
    Feb 26, 2016
    What I Would Have Said Today to Vice President Biden about the Recovery Act

    What I Would Have Said Today to Vice President Biden about the Recovery Act

    Somedays being a Cabinet member, you have to be flexible. Today is one of those days. While in New Orleans to speak to the Renewable Fuel…
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    Tom Vilsack
    Feb 17, 2016
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