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Research in Energy Security Helps Lead to Food Security in West Africa

November 28, 2016 Desiree Thomas, International Program Specialist, Foreign Agricultural Service

Research shows the majority of people in Africa depend on biomass to meet their energy needs, with approximately 80 percent relying on wood energy. Such high dependency makes families vulnerable to unexpected and sudden changes, including extreme weather and socio-political events. Researching and...

Energy Food and Nutrition

100 Strong: Rural Impact County Challenge Achieves Goal

November 22, 2016 Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack

In April, the White House Rural Council partnered with the National Association of Counties to announce the Rural Impact County Challenge, a call for at least 100 counties to pledge to create opportunity for children in rural areas. On October 25, we achieved this goal. These 100 community leaders...

Energy Rural