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WASHINGTON, D.C., July 19, 2022 – On July 21, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack will deliver a speech to announce new programming and the availability of funding provided by Section 1006 of the American Rescue Plan. These announcements will support efforts to enhance land, credit, and market access for historically underserved producers, and support career development opportunities for Next Gen Ag leaders in partnership with eligible Minority-Serving institutions. The announcements are part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s ongoing efforts to ensure historically underserved producers and groups have the resources, tools, and support to succeed. This announcement is the latest in a series of announcements building momentum around USDA’s historic commitment to center equity in decision making, policymaking and lower barriers to access USDA programming.
The speech will be livestreamed from USDA headquarters in Washington, D.C. Following the speech, Secretary Vilsack will hold a media teleconference with members of the press.
Credentialed members of the press interested in attending the teleconference must RSVP at press@xxxxxxxx for additional details.
Thursday, July 21
WHO: Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack
WHAT: Speech Announcing Updates to ARP Section 1006
WHEN: July 21, 11:00am ET
WHERE: USDA.gov/live
Thursday, July 21
WHO: Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack
WHAT: Media Teleconference
WHEN: July 21, at 11:30am ET
WHERE: Credentialed members of the press must RSVP to press@xxxxxxxx for more information
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