Ag Secretary Vilsack Discusses Climate Legislation Before Senate Environment and Public Works Committee

Grainnet.com
Date Posted: July 7, 2009

Washington, DC—U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack testified July 7 to the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee on the role that rural America can play in addressing climate change.

Secretary Vilsack discussed the importance of engaging farmers and ranchers in crafting the solution to this critical issue, and highlighted many potential economic benefits to rural communities in a cap and trade program.

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