Global Food Insecurity
Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack
Tuesday, 11 Oct 2011 at 5:00 pm – South Ballroom, Memorial Union
Tom Vilsack, the former Iowa governor, is head of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). As United States Secretary of Agriculture, Vilsack has pioneered innovative approaches to promote long-term economic growth in rural America, focusing on investments in broadband internet and renewable energy. Under his leadership, USDA has helped farmers and ranchers produce a safe, affordable and abundant food supply, conserve our natural resources, and provide healthier school meals to our nation's children. USDA is also part of a government-wide effort taking action to meet the combined challenges of feeding a growing global population, mitigating the effects of climate change and meeting increasing energy demands at home and abroad. A reception will precede the lecture in the South Ballroom. Part of the World Affairs Series.Cosponsored By:
- George Gund Fund
- World Affairs
- Committee on Lectures (funded by Student Government)
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