Vilsack thanks Merrigan for service
March 14, 2013 | 08:10 PM
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today thanked Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan for her service at USDA, shortly after she announced that she will leave the department.
“USDA Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan has helped USDA achieve record results over the past four years,” Vilsack said in a news release.
“She has played a vital role in the department-wide focus on the ‘Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food’ initiative, as well as our efforts to achieve budget efficiencies and savings during an uncertain budget time,” Vilsack said.
“Deputy Secretary Merrigan has led USDA’s efforts to implement important regulations, and she has been an important advocate for a strong National Organic Program. I deeply appreciate her service, and I wish her all the best in her future endeavors.”
“USDA Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan has helped USDA achieve record results over the past four years,” Vilsack said in a news release.
“She has played a vital role in the department-wide focus on the ‘Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food’ initiative, as well as our efforts to achieve budget efficiencies and savings during an uncertain budget time,” Vilsack said.
“Deputy Secretary Merrigan has led USDA’s efforts to implement important regulations, and she has been an important advocate for a strong National Organic Program. I deeply appreciate her service, and I wish her all the best in her future endeavors.”
