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Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Dedicates National Plant Materials Center In Honor Of Norman A. Berg

Secretary Vilsack and Deputy Secretary Merrigan unveil the new sign for the Norman A. Berg Plant Materials Center(NRCS image -- click to enlarge)

Secretary Vilsack and Deputy Secretary Merrigan unveil the new sign for the Norman A. Berg Plant Materials Center (NRCS image -- click to enlarge)

Secretary Vilsack speaks at the Norman A. Berg PMC (NRCS image -- click to enlarge)

Secretary Vilsack speaks at the Norman A. Berg PMC (NRCS image -- click to enlarge)

Deputy Secretary Merrigan speaks at the Norman A. Berg PMC (NRCS image -- click to enlarge)

Deputy Secretary Merrigan speaks at the Norman A. Berg PMC  (NRCS image -- click to enlarge)

NRCS Chief White speaks at the Norman A. Berg PMC (NRCS image -- click to enlarge)

NRCS Chief White speaks at the Norman A. Berg PMC (NRCS image -- click to enlarge)

Secretary Tom Vilsack recently dedicated the USDA National Plant Materials Center (PMC) in honor of pioneering conservationist Norman A. Berg who dedicated more than 70 years to the stewardship of working farm and ranch land.  "Norm's relentless work ethic, his pride in his community and his tireless dedication to the conservation of natural resources continue to make him a shining example of what is best about America," said Vilsack. "I am proud to be able to honor him with such a fitting tribute."
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USDA News Release: Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Dedicates National Plant Materials Center In Honor Of Norman A. Berg
USDA Radio Report