But It doesn't make sense for us to have a continued reliance on a supply of oil where whenever there is unrest in another part of the world, gasoline prices jump up. We need a renewable fuel industry that's more than corn-based, of course, and there are a whole series of great opportunities here.
We have a long tradition in this state of caring for our neighbors - it is truly an Iowa value. - Tom Vilsack
We have a long tradition in this state of caring for our neighbors - it is truly an Iowa value.
- Tom Vilsack
The rise of childhood obesity has placed the health of an entire generation at risk. - Tom Vilsack
The rise of childhood obesity has placed the health of an entire generation at risk.
Somewhere between 50 to 60 percent of the food you eat has been touched by immigrant hands, and it is fair to say some of them are not here as they s… - Tom Vilsack
Somewhere between 50 to 60 percent of the food you eat has been touched by immigrant hands, and it is fair to say some of them are not here as they s…
In the past 40 years, the United States lost more than a million farmers and ranchers. Many of our farmers are aging. Today, only nine percent of fam… - Tom Vilsack
In the past 40 years, the United States lost more than a million farmers and ranchers. Many of our farmers are aging. Today, only nine percent of fam…
There is more potential for economic growth in rural America than at any time in decades. - Tom Vilsack
There is more potential for economic growth in rural America than at any time in decades.
One out of every 12 jobs in the economy is connected in some way, shape or form to what happens on the farm. - Tom Vilsack
One out of every 12 jobs in the economy is connected in some way, shape or form to what happens on the farm.
People don't understand rural America. Sixteen percent of our population is rural, but 40 percent of our military is rural. I don't believe that's be… - Tom Vilsack
People don't understand rural America. Sixteen percent of our population is rural, but 40 percent of our military is rural. I don't believe that's be…
This is an exciting time for farmers and ranchers of all types and sizes as agriculture is a bright spot in the American economy. In 2011, agricultur… - Tom Vilsack
This is an exciting time for farmers and ranchers of all types and sizes as agriculture is a bright spot in the American economy. In 2011, agricultur…
People working together in a strong community with a shared goal and a common purpose can make the impossible possible. - Tom Vilsack
People working together in a strong community with a shared goal and a common purpose can make the impossible possible.
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