USDA Office of the Chief Economist
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The Office of the Chief Economist (OCE) advises USDA on the economic implications of policies and programs affecting food, fiber, & rural America. #WASDE
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http://www.usda.gov/oce 08-05-2018 19:13:59
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Keynote address by Secretary Tom Vilsack underscoring the history and evolution of agriculture in the U.S. while painting a vision for the future. #AgOutlook100
Happening now➡️ Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small moderates a panel discussion on Ag Leaders in Action: How States are Shaping the Future of Food and Agriculture #AgOutlook100
Just wrapped up an insightful discussion with some amazing ag leaders from AlaAgriculture, Maine Dept of Agriculture Conservation & Forestry and MI Ag & Rural Dev who shared their perspectives about the future of agriculture and the challenges producers are facing. #AgOutlook100
Happening now: USDA Chief Scientist Dr. Jacobs-Young & The Rockefeller Foundation President Dr. Rajiv J. Shah sit down to talk about how taking big bets in agriculture & food systems can transform the world for the better. #USDAScience #AgOutlook100
Happening now ➡️ Secretary Tom Vilsack is joined by U.S. Philippines Ambassador MaryKay Carlson, and U.S. Vietnam Ambassador Marc Knapper to discuss fostering diverse opportunities for U.S. ag exports in the global marketplace. #AgOutlook100
At Dept. of Agriculture's annual Agriculture Outlook Forum, we celebrate agriculture's rich history & evolution. Alongside our nation's ag leaders, I spoke on our work to build rural prosperity by creating revenue streams for producers & new, more competitive models for small & mid-sized farms.