Conference Call: Vilsack highlights USDA efforts to help small farmers

by | Mar 10, 2014 | Interviews

DES MOINES, Iowa – Today USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack joined National Farmers Union President Roger Johnson and National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition Policy Director Ferd Hoefner for a media call highlighting USDA support for America?s small and mid-sized farmers. Vilsack discusses efforts to help small and mid-sized farmers and ranchers access capital, manage risk and locate markets. Participants also covered efforts to increase outreach and provide educational resources.