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“We Can’t Wait” to Improve Infrastructure

December 15, 2011 Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack

Today, the Department of Transportation (DOT) announced critical investments in our nation’s infrastructure. Specifically, 46 transportation projects in 33 states and Puerto Rico will receive funding that will help support local communities and drive a nation-wide economic recovery. These grants are...

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Winter …The Perfect Time to Visit a Farmers Market

December 15, 2011 Arthur Neal, Deputy Administrator, AMS Transportation and Marketing

Traditionally, the onset of winter meant the end of farmers market season. However, in recent years, winter farmers markets have become increasingly popular. According to the USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), there are over 1,200 of these farmers markets operating across the country. This...

Food and Nutrition Farming