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 because of a lack of opportunity in rural America. I believe that's because if you grow up in rural America, you know you can't just keep taking from the land. You've got to give something back.
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…
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.
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.
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…
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…
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