TOM VILSACK

Barack Obama (2009-2017) — 44. OBAMA

46. Joseph R. Biden, Jr. (2021- ) — 46. BIDEN

White House — HOME

OVERVIEW:

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
Governor of Iowa (1999-2007)
Secretary of Agriculture (2009-2017)

RESOURCES:
Department of Agriculture
Miller Center
National Governors Association
Wikipedia

PORTRAITS:

USDA Portrait (2021)

USDA Portrait (2009)

MEDIA COVERAGE:

President Barack Obama is briefed by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the Administration's efforts to respond to the historic drought conditions being felt across the country, during a meeting in the Oval Office, July 18, 2012. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza) — President Barack Obama is briefed by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the Administration’s efforts to respond to the historic drought conditions being felt across the country, during a meeting in the Oval Office, July 18, 2012. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

USDA NOMINATION (12/16/2008):
New York Times
Washington Post

PROFILES/ ANALYSIS:
Des Moines Register (1/23/2016)

USDA RESIGNATION (1/14/2017):
Washington Post
Politico
Des Moines Register

USDA NOMINATION (12/9/2020):
Washington Post
New York Times
Wall Street Journal
Des Moines Register
Politico

CONFIRMATION HEARING (2/2/2021):
Washington Post
New York Times
Wall Street Journal
Politico

CONFIRMATION (2/23/2021):
Washington Post
New York Times
Des Moines Register
Politico