Tom Vilsack

Tom Vilsack is an American politician and public servant, best known for serving as the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture under President Barack Obama from 2009 to 2017 and again under President Joe Biden since 2021. Before his federal roles, he was the governor of Iowa from 1999 to 2007. Vilsack has focused on issues such as rural development, food policies, and sustainable agriculture. He plays a key role in shaping national policies related to farming, nutrition, and food security, influencing both agricultural practices and rural economic development in the United States.