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Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack (Biography)

Tom Vilsack was sworn in as the 30th Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on January 21, 2009. Appointed by President Barack Obama, Vilsack received unanimous support for his confirmation by the U.S. Senate.

Vilsack's Civil Rights Policy Statement

Vilsack's Media Interviews

VIDEO: Vilsack - People's Garden - (Captioned)

 
USDA FY 2010 Budget Summary and Annual Performance Plan (pdf)

Budget Appendix (pdf)

 
USDA Working to Revitalize Rural America, Provide Safe and Nutritious Food Supply (April 29, 2009)

VIDEO: Secretary Vilsack Holds Media Conference Call and Webinar on USDA Progress Report (April 29, 2009)

Also see: USDA Progress Report

And: USDA ARRA GEO-Spatial Map

 
Appointments and Announcements
 
First Lady Michelle Obama Visits USDA (Feb 19, 2009)
 
Secretary Tom Vilsack Greeting Employees (Video Time 30:36)

Secretary Tom Vilsack speaks to USDA employees for the first time on the patio in the Jamie Whitten Building on Thursday, January 22, 2009

Greeting from Secretary Vilsack to Employees (Feb 12, 2009)