Center, U.S. Department of Agriculture  Secretary Tom Vilsack presided at the swearing-in ceremony for Alexis Taylor in Urbandale, Iowa, on December 29, 2022. Taylor assumes the duties of Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs. USDA Rural Development State Director in Iowa Theresa Greenfield, State Executive Director for Farm Service Agency Matt Russell, and local staff from the two agencies attended the event. A native of Iowa, Under Secretary Taylor was joined at the ceremony by family and friends. USDA Photo by Cecilia Lynch.
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