Ann Veneman was nominated Wednesday by President-elect George W. Bush to serve as US Secretary of Agriculture. She would be the first woman to hold the post. “I want to promote policies that will help all of our farmers reap a bountiful harvest for years to come,” she said.
Go deeper with GlobalData
Veneman, 51, has held a variety of agriculture-related posts since 1986. She was the first woman to serve as director of the California Department of Food and Agriculture, 1996-’98.
She served in the U.S. Department of Agriculture under the new president’s father, former President George Bush. Her roles included deputy agriculture secretary, deputy under secretary for USDA’s International Affairs and Commodity Programs and associate administrator and assistant to the administrator for USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service.
The younger Bush chose the Californian over other possible contenders
including fellow Texan Charles Stenholm, a congressman who had been
mentioned as a possible Democrat in the Republican’s cabinet.
From StoreAlliance.com
How well do you really know your competitors?
Access the most comprehensive Company Profiles on the market, powered by GlobalData. Save hours of research. Gain competitive edge.
Thank you!
Your download email will arrive shortly
Not ready to buy yet? Download a free sample
We are confident about the unique quality of our Company Profiles. However, we want you to make the most beneficial decision for your business, so we offer a free sample that you can download by submitting the below form
By GlobalData
