40+ years as a public servant and I’m finally sending my first tweet! Honored to serve our nation once again alongside USDA’s dedicated public servants.
Secretary Tom Vilsack
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Secretary Tom Vilsack
@SecVilsack
Joined February 2021
- It is no small feat that this plane filled with formula arrived today. Typically, the process to transport this product from Europe would take 2 weeks. Thanks to Operation Fly Formula, we cut that down to merely 3 days.
- I’m in Indianapolis, where the first shipment of formula brought to the United States under Operation Fly Formula arrived this morning. This shipment of formula serves a critical medical purpose and will help infants with specific dietary needs requiring specialized formula.
- As you consider whether to get the COVID vaccine or not, I want to share a story that may help you with your decision. I used to be hesitant about getting a flu shot. Then my sister died from the flu.
- On the best day, I want to extend warm wishes to @taylorswift13, 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.
- ┃┃╱╲ in ┃╱╱╲╲ this ╱╱╭╮╲╲ country ▔▏┗┛▕▔ ╱▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔╲ Every house should have access to reliable broadband ╱╱┏┳┓╭╮┏┳┓ ╲╲ ▔▏┗┻┛┃┃┗┻┛▕▔
- In the last 82 days, Poland has opened not just its doors but its homes to those who are fleeing Ukraine because of Putin’s unprovoked war. The world owes them our thanks and it’s incumbent on the rest of us to follow this example. Dziękuję.
- The President’s plan is working. The percentage of families with children who reported that they sometimes or often did not have enough to eat fell by 24% after the child tax credit payments. That’s progress. politico.com/news/2021/08/1…
- To those who: Do Dig Sow Milk Pick Care Farm Lead Herd Feed Grow Plant Shear Water Teach Ranch Rotate Export Inspire Deliver Sustain Irrigate Nourish Manage Harvest Produce Innovate Dedicate Diversify Cultivate Conserve Persevere Contribute Work Hard Thank you! #NationalAgDay
- Replying to @SecVilsackAs you consider whether to get the COVID vaccination or not, I implore you to think about the most vulnerable people in your community – the elderly, the children, and those with compromised immune systems. Our Nation can overcome anything, but we need to do it together.
- Today we're launching a historic partnership with bipartisan attorneys general in 31 states and the District of Columbia to enhance competition and protect consumers in the food and agricultural industry.
- Today, I met with Mexican President López Obrador to discuss the U.S.- Mexico bilateral trade relationship and its importance for U.S. farmers, ranchers and producers. My full statement:
- Thank you @VP Harris! It's an honor to lead the Department's women and men as the 32nd Secretary of Agriculture. USDA is an incredible federal department that touches all 330 million Americans each day in so many ways.Congratulations to Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack on his swearing-in. During this critical time, @SecVilsack brings first-hand experience to strengthening our rural economy, building better food systems while combatting climate change, and helping end hunger.
