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Making USDA Work Better for You

Making USDA Work Better for You

Chapter 12
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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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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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Food and Ag Science Will Shape Our Future

Food and Ag Science Will Shape Our Future

Chapter 11
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Powering America with a More Sustainable Energy Future

Powering America with a More Sustainable Energy Future

Chapter 10
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Rural America Is Back in Business

Rural America Is Back in Business

Chapter 9
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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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Safer Food and Greater Consumer Confidence

Safer Food and Greater Consumer Confidence

Chapter 7
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Establishing Solid Ground for Growth With Cuba

Establishing Solid Ground for Growth With Cuba

“It all starts with a seed.”
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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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As Ag Exports Dominate, America’s Rural Communities Benefit

As Ag Exports Dominate, America’s Rural Communities Benefit

Chapter 6
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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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Every Family Needs A Farmer

Every Family Needs A Farmer

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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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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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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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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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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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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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