WASHINGTON, August 29, 2012 - TOMORROW, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack will highlight the resiliency and productivity of American agriculture at the Farm Progress Show in Iowa. The Secretary will discuss the ongoing drought, USDA's efforts to assist producers, and the importance of passing the food, farm and jobs bill. Secretary Vilsack will also highlight the need to cultivate a new generation of farmers to sustain and build upon what is now the most productive period in history for American agriculture. To that end, he will announce funding to organizations across 24 states, including Iowa, that will help beginning farmers and ranchers with the training and resources needed to run productive, sustainable farms.
Thursday, August 30, 2012
11:15 a.m. CDT
WHAT: Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack will highlight the resiliency and productivity of American agriculture, announce funding for beginning farmers and ranchers at the Farm Progress Show
WHERE: Farm Progress Show- Media Tent
1827 217th Street
Boone, IA
