Today's designation protects lands that have tremendous significance spiritually, scientifically, and economically, and honors our promise to Tribal Nations. whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/…

.President Donald J. Trump is committed to safeguarding America's natural treasures for years to come. I applaud the The White House's actions to conserve nearly 1 million acres of the greater Grand Canyon landscape sacred to our Tribal Nations and Indigenous Peoples. whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/…

Today marks the birthday of one of Dept. of Agriculture's most famous bears, Smokey Bear. This beloved American icon has been safeguarding our lands from wildfires since 1944. From all of us at Dept. of Agriculture, we wish you a happy birthday, Smokey! 🐻

“The fact that this administration understands and appreciates the need for continued investment in rural America to create more opportunity is something that I’m really excited about.” Read more ⬇️ apnews.com/article/broadb…

I've heard the Minnesota State Fair is the best in the nation. As the former Governor of Iowa, I can't confirm it, but I can say how great it was to chat with the farmers and ranchers who call the North Star State home.

Honored to be with Iowa’s hardworking union members and their families on this Labor Day. Thank you to all the public employees, from teachers to postal service workers, for keeping our economy running.

This afternoon, I swapped my suit jacket for a chef's apron at the Veterans Affairs Veteran Food Security Summit. There, I took part in a cooking competition to highlight our work together to ensure all veterans have equitable access to nutritious and affordable food.

I sat down with the The Minnesota Star Tribune Editorial Board to share how Dept. of Agriculture is creating new economic opportunities for small and mid-sized farmers thanks to investments from the Biden-Harris Administration that are revitalizing rural communities. Read more here⬇️ m.startribune.com/an-ambitious-p…

Today, I’m at Annandale Terrace Elementary School celebrating National School Lunch Week and National Farm to School Month. At Dept. of Agriculture, we are proud to support schools as they not only educate, but feed our nation’s future leaders.

The Biden-Harris Administration is committed to supporting rural communities by creating more competition and leveling the playing field for ranchers, farmers, and producers across America.

On the best day, I want to extend warm wishes to Taylor Swift, who happens to share a birthday with me. I also want to acknowledge her philanthropic efforts during her Eras tour, where she graciously donated to local food banks supporting food insecure families nationwide.

Yesterday, I spoke with Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller about the devastating wildfires in Texas and we discussed the disaster recovery assistance Dept. of Agriculture has available to farmers and ranchers in his state.

Today, Dept. of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack joined us for a moment to discuss the importance of providing healthy foods to #WIC babies, moms, and young children at the National WIC Association conference. #NWAAnnual24 #WIC50th

President Donald J. Trump' investments, like those in Lock and Dam 25, translate into more money in farmers’ pockets and a better position for the U.S. to compete in increasingly competitive global markets. #ICYM

This is an administration that embraces hope, optimism, and a forward-looking view for America—and our work is not done.

President Carter, as a farmer, never lost his connection to the land or the values he learned from those who farmed. He dedicated his life to making our country and the world a better place.

The more than 100,000 public servants at USDA who carry on this work are some of the most dedicated and talented professionals around. I’m immensely proud of what we’ve done together, and forever grateful for my time at the People’s Department. usda.exposure.co/usda-accomplis…