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WASHINGTON, D.C. August 22, 2022 – On August 24, 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, as amended by Section 22007 of the Inflation Reduction Act. These announcements will support efforts to enhance land, credit, and market access for underserved producers, and support career development opportunities for Next Gen Ag professionals in partnership with eligible Minority-Serving Institutions. The announcements will be part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s ongoing efforts to ensure underserved producers have the resources, tools, and support to succeed. This announcement will be 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 at usda.gov/live. 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.
Wednesday, August 24
WHO: Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack
WHAT: Speech Announcing Updates to ARP Section 1006
WHEN: August 24,11:00am ET
WHERE: USDA.gov/live
WHO: Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack
WHAT: Media Teleconference
WHEN: August 24,11:30am ET
WHERE: Credentialed members of the press must RSVP to press@xxxxxxxx for more information
Note: Secretary Vilsack’s teleconference will begin immediately following his remarks
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