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Secretary Tom Vilsack

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U.S. Secretary of Agriculture. Husband. Grandpa. Former Governor and Mayor.

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@DepSecXoch
Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small
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As the granddaughter of farm workers, my life was made possible through hard work in the fields. On Farmworker Appreciation Day and every day, I’m grateful to the unsung heroes whose challenging work feeds and nourishes our communities.
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Today, President Biden was briefed on the implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act’s assistance for farmers and ranchers who experienced discrimination in farm loan programs. This new action will enable more farmers and ranchers to support themselves, help grow the economy,
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President Biden
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Farmers and ranchers work around the clock to put food on our tables and steward our nation's land – they should never experience discrimination in farm loan programs. Today, I'm addressing that inequity.
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During my call today with Mexican counterpart @vmva1950 , we covered issues important to farmers on both sides of the border. As he concludes his time in office, I am grateful for Victor’s partnership in growing the world’s largest two-way ag trade relationship.
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Today, @USDA is announcing $163 million in new Rural Energy for America Program awards to partner with farmers and small businesses to expand access to clean energy, lower energy bills, and grow the nation’s economy from the middle out and the bottom up.
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Congratulations to Judy Chen and Jay Evans for earning their 2024 Service to America Medals People’s Choice Awards. Their work on bee disease diagnosis and treatment makes all of us at @USDA proud and pushes the boundaries of revolutionary research.
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Agricultural Research Service
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Congrats to USDA researchers Judy Chen & Jay Evans, winners of the 2024 Service to America Medals® People’s Choice Award! Known as the "Bee Team," they've revolutionized bee disease diagnosis & treatment with cutting-edge technologies. Their work is truly inspiring! #USDAScience
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Secretary Tom Vilsack
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In Maine, I heard firsthand from producers and rural Mainers how President Biden's Investing in America Agenda is making a difference in their lives and helping rural communities thrive.
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Secretary Tom Vilsack
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Today I held an Investing in America Town Hall in Orono, Maine, where I highlighted how the Biden-Harris Administration is strengthening rural America by creating more opportunities for families, small businesses, and farmers to build a good life in the communities they love.
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We are already seeing the positive impacts of @POTUS ’ efforts to build our economy from the bottom up and the middle out. Here at @USDA , we are continuing to expand economic opportunities for rural Americans as part of President Biden's Investing in America Agenda.
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President Biden
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Today’s GDP report makes clear we have the strongest economy in the world. Thanks to my and Kamala's economic agenda, our economy grew 2.8% this spring, we’ve created nearly 16 million jobs, wages are up, and inflation is coming down.
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