Rural America faces tremendous uncertainty today. Congress has not yet passed a Food, Farm and Jobs Bill, and the current extension of 2008 Farm Bill programs will soon expire. Amid this uncertainty, USDA remains focused on our mission and on our work to revitalize the rural economy.
In 2011, President Obama created the White House Rural Council to bring together a number of Federal agencies to focus on rural issues. In recent weeks, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack had the opportunity to visit with members of the Rural Council on progress we’re making, and work with them to lay out ongoing efforts to grow the rural economy. Learn more about what the White House Rural Council is focusing on!