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| » Read discussion on Agriculture Tom Vilsack Oct 10/23/09 Vilsack announces number of farmers' markets grows to more than 5,200 nationwide U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack Oct. 2 announced that the number of farmers' markets in the United States is up more than 13 percent from a year ago. A recent update of the online Farmers' Market Directory lists 5,274 markets nationwide, up from 4,685 reported in 2008. 'Farmers' markets assure that ...
10/16/09 Vilsack announces $17.4 million loan to expand wind energy generation, create green jobs U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack Oct. 9 announced the approval of a $17.4 million loan to Greensburg Wind Farm, LLC, to provide financing for the 10 wind turbine project that will supply power to the community of Greensburg, Kan. This investment is consistent with the Obama administration's efforts ...
10/16/09 Vilsack announces funding to 1890 Land-Grant Institutions to promote jobs, business growth U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack Oct. 6 announced the selection of 15 historically African-American land-grant educational institutions in 14 states to receive $1.5 million in economic development and business promotion grants. 'These funds help provide entrepreneurship training and benefits to ... |
