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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.
The United States secretary of agriculture is the head of the United States Department of Agriculture. The position carries similar responsibilities to those of agriculture ministers in other governments. The department includes several organizations.
No.PortraitName32Tom Vilsack 2nd termIowa–January 20, 202131–Thomas James Vilsack (/ ˈ v ɪ l s æ k /; 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 .
Jan 20, 2022 · USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack highlights the Department's achievements in advancing equity for underserved producers and communities in 2021. Learn about the initiatives, programs, and policies that USDA has taken to root out systemic racism and ensure pandemic assistance, heirs' property resolution, tribal collaboration, and more.
Jan 19, 2022 · USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack highlights key accomplishments of the Department of Agriculture to create more and better markets for farmers, ranchers and consumers. The press release covers topics such as meat and poultry supply chain, trade, African swine fever, and export promotion.
Feb 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.
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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...