Of Farm Bills and Forests

Living on Earth

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is responsible for policy on everything from food safety to forestry management. President Obama’s pick for the position is Tom Vilsack, the former governor of Iowa. Host Steve Curwood turns to Ken Cook, president of the Environmental Working Group, to look at the challenges that lie ahead for Vilsack.

Sign up for our daily newsletter

Sign up for The Top of the World, delivered to your inbox every weekday morning.