Tom Vilsack

“There is no more important mission for the U.S. Department of Agriculture than to provide a safe and secure food supply for our nation.”

“We need a vibrant rural economy to have a vibrant national economy.”

“Our goal is to make sure that people are getting their nutrition from the most nutritious foods possible.”

“The reality is that our food system is incredibly complex and it's not a single entity.”

“Biofuels are the future of energy in this nation and in the world.”

“We can't just have a system where the big get bigger and the small get squeezed out.”

“Trade is a two-way street, and we want to make sure that our farmers and ranchers have access to markets around the world.”

“Conservation is not a luxury, it's a necessity.”

“We're not going to solve the climate crisis unless we involve our farmers, ranchers and foresters in the solution.”

“Everything I do, I do with a sense of urgency. I'm not that young anymore.”

“I think it's important for us to recognize that we have a shared responsibility to make sure that our children have the best possible start in life.”