County Urban Agriculture Committees

County Committees have deep roots The US Department of Agriculture's Farm Service Agency had its origins (under another name) in the 1930s as part of an effort by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) to help farmers during the Great Depression. County committees of farmers have been a significant means for the agency to keep … Continue reading County Urban Agriculture Committees →

Vilsack

Tom Vilsack is Biden's pick for Agriculture Secretary according to Politico, though a formal announcement hasn't been made yet. Vilsack has already served in that role under Obama, and advised on rural and agriculture policy during Biden's campaign. He is definitely not a wild-eyed reformer. I suppose that means he'd be easier to get confirmed, … Continue reading Vilsack →