Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack comments at National Farmers Union Convention

SCOTTSDALE, A.Z.(HubCityRadio)- U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, Tom Vilsack, spoke to member of the National Farmers Union during their convention held in Scottsdale, AZ on Monday.

Vilsack talks about what the role government should play to assist farmers and ranchers.

Vilsack was encouraged by the increase of young farmers making up the country.

Vilsack talks about addressing climate issues that is being dealt with by farmers and ranchers.

Vilsack discuss money invested to the climate programs.

Vilsack talks about the impact renewable fuels will have in the future.

Vilsack talks about how they are improving conditions for packers in the country.

Vilsack explains rules coming in to help the meat packers.

Vilsack talks the importance of labeling meat coming from the U.S.

Vilsack announce a website upcoming to deal with the Federal Seed Act.

Vilsack also address call centers that will be used in the future to help with supply chains going forward.

Congress is still in the process on working on the next Farm Bill & hope to have it done by the November elections.