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Vilsack endorses Perdue

Former U.S. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack is endorsing Sonny Perdue for the position with the Trump administration.

Perdue is the only cabinet nominee to receive support from his predecessor in the Obama administration. In a release from the Trump transition team, Vilsack said he’s worked with Perdue and knows he’s committed to all farmers and ranchers.

Vilsack says he expects the former Georgia governor to work to expand opportunities in rural America. He says with Perdue’s background, he should be supportive of the forest service, the Land Grant University system and providing the country with safe, nutritious and affordable food.

As the last cabinet nominee, Perdue might not be scheduled for a hearing with the Senate Ag Committee until the end of the month.

Vilsack is now the President and CEO of the U.S. Dairy Export Council.

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