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12 Oct 2018
WASHINGTON, Oct. 12, 2018 - Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue today announced the appointment of 25 members of the recently reestablished Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee (FVIAC). The newly appointed members will serve terms of up to two years beginning immediately and ending in 2020.
11 Oct 2018
(Washington, D.C., October 11, 2018) – Vice President Mike Pence and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue were briefed today on the potential impacts of Hurricane Michael as it relates to agriculture and rural communities in the storm’s path. Participating in the briefing via conference line were Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putna...
11 Oct 2018
WASHINGTON, Oct. 11, 2018 - Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue today announced the appointment of four members to serve on the American Lamb Board.
Newly appointed to serve three-year terms are:
10 Oct 2018
(WASHINGTON, D.C., October 10, 2018) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced that Vicki Christiansen will serve as the 19th Chief of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Forest Service. Christiansen has been serving as Interim Chief since March of this year. Following the announcement, Secretary Perdue issued the followi...
10 Oct 2018
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10, 2018 – Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue today announced the appointment of a producer and an expert in finance and management to serve as members on the National Sheep Industry Improvement Center Board of Directors.
Newly appointed to serve three-year terms are: