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U.S. Secretary of Agriculture America’s farmers are among our nation’s first and finest conservationists. And at USDA, we support their work to protect natural landscapes by improving water and air quality, and preserving wildlife habitat, forests and soil. This work is also helps drive economic growth and creates jobs – particularly in rural communities. Farmers taking steps to help the environment can improve their bottom line. And maintaining the health of American landscapes supports an outdoor recreation industry worth $...
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Over the past two years, USDA and our federal partners have focused on creating jobs and driving economic growth in rural communities. At President Obama’s direction, we have built and modernized critical rural infrastructure – providing broadband Internet access to millions of rural Americans and improving roads, bridges and wastewater systems. We have expanded educational opportunities and made quality health care more affordable for rural families. This work is improving the qua...