Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack hosted a White House Rural Forum at the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines, IA on Friday, Aug. 19, 2011. As chair of the White House Rural Council, Secretary Vilsack is working to coordinate Agriculture programs across the government and encourage public-private partnerships to improve economic conditions and create jobs in rural communities. The White House Rural Forums provide an opportunity for government leaders to hear directly from rural residents from around the country about their ideas on how to grow the economy. USDA photo.
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