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 USDA Announces Grants to Support Schools in Meeting New School Meal Requirements
WASHINGTON, September 14, 2012—Agriculture Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan today announced new grants to support schools as they strive to serve healthy food, provide nutrition education, and create an environment focused on healthy eating and physical activity.
 Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Tours Iowa Biodiesel Plant; Discusses How Biofuels Are Reducing Need for Foreign Oil, Creating Jobs in Rural Communities
SERGEANT BLUFF, Iowa, September 14, 2012 – TODAY, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack discussed how the increased use of biofuels is helping to reduce the nation’s reliance on foreign oil during a tour of AGP Biodiesel. During the tour, Vilsack highlighted today’s action by the Environmental Protection Agency to establish the volume of biodiesel products required to be included in diesel fuel markets.
 Statement from Agriculture Secretary Vilsack on Departure of Rural Utilities Service Administrator Jonathan Adelstein
WASHINGTON, September 14, 2012 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today made the following statement on the departure of USDA Rural Utilities Service Administrator Jonathan Adelstein:
 Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Funding to Create Jobs and Improve Rural Water Systems
DES MOINES, IOWA - Sept 13, 2012—Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced funding for rural water projects to create jobs and improve rural water and wastewater systems in 16 states.
 Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Funding to Support Business Growth, Create Jobs and Generate Economic Development in Rural Areas
WASHINGTON, September 12, 2012 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the selection of recipients in 14 states and one territory to receive loans to create or save jobs and boost local economies. Funding is provided through USDA’s Intermediary Relending Program (IRP).
 Deputy Agriculture Secretary Merrigan Highlights Obama Administration Efforts to Grow Local and Regional Agriculture in New Hampshire and Vermont
Keene, N.H., September 11, 2012 –Deputy Agriculture Secretary Kathleen Merrigan today highlighted how the Obama Administration is working to promote local and regional food systems across the country to create additional economic opportunities for farmers, expand healthy food access and meet growing customer demand. In a visit to New Hampshire and Vermont, Merrigan toured local businesses and farms that are promoting job creation and expanding local food systems.
 Obama Administration Officials Highlight USDA, NAVY Commitment to Energy Independence for Nation's Military
NORFOLK, Va., September 8, 2012 - US Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Energy for Navy Tom Hicks today toured the USS Monterey (CG 61) at the Naval Station Norfolk and highlighted the Obama Administration's commitment to energy independence for the Nation's military.
 Secretary Vilsack Announces USDA Has Reached Its Goal to Fund $250 Million in Smart Grid Improvements
RALEIGH, N.C., September 7, 2012 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA has reached its $250 million goal to finance smart grid technologies, a key component of President Obama’s effort to help modernize our nation’s electric system. Vilsack also announced nine rural electric cooperatives and utilities in 10 states including North Carolina will receive loan guarantees to make improvements to generation and transmission facilities and implement smart grid technologies.
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