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Thomas James Vilsack ( / ˈvɪlsæk /; born December 13, 1950) is an American politician serving as the 32nd United States secretary of agriculture in the Biden administration. He previously served in the role from 2009 to 2017 during the Obama administration. A member of the Democratic Party, he served as the 40th governor of Iowa from 1999 to ...
Learn about Tom Vilsack, the 32nd USDA Secretary of Agriculture, who returned to the role in 2021 after serving under President Obama. Find out his background, achievements, and vision for investing in America, climate change, and food system transformation.
Jan 19, 2022 · USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack highlights how his department created more and better markets for farmers, ranchers and consumers in 2021. He cites achievements in meat and poultry supply chain, trade, African swine fever, and more.
Feb 23, 2021 · Published 12:19 PM PDT, February 23, 2021. WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate on Tuesday voted overwhelmingly to confirm Tom Vilsack as agriculture secretary, his second run at the Cabinet post. The former Iowa governor spent eight years leading the same Department of Agriculture for former President Barack Obama’s entire administration.
Feb 23, 2021 · The Senate confirmed Tom Vilsack as President Joe Biden’s agriculture secretary, sending the former Iowa governor to the same Cabinet position he served for the entirety of the Obama administration.
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Feb 23, 2021 · Former Iowa Gov. Tom Vilsack returns to the office he held from 2009 to 2017 under Obama. He faces challenges from the pandemic, climate change, agricultural consolidation and ethanol vs. electric vehicles.
Jan 20, 2022 · USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack highlights the Department's achievements in advancing equity for underserved producers and communities in 2021. He announces new initiatives, investments, and policies to support pandemic assistance, heirs' property, tribal nations, conservation, and more.
