USDA Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced he appointed John Ferrell as the Deputy Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs.
Ferrell will establish policies for domestic and international marketing of U.S. agricultural products, ensure the health and care of animals and plants and participating in setting national and international agricultural standards.
Via press release Vilsack said, “John Ferrell has extensive experience in the development of agriculture policy, and he is a welcome addition to USDA where he will help advance the Obama Administration’s efforts to improve competition, transparency and fairness in the marketing of agricultural products.”
Ferrell has experience as Majority Professional Staff to U.S. Senator Tom Harkin on the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry.
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