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☷Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack On the Confirmation of Dr Basil Gooden as USDA Under Secretary for Rural Development
U.S. Department of Agriculture ( By Press Release office)
Feb 29,2024
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Today , Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that Dr . Basil Gooden has been confirmed as the new Under Secretary for Rural Development at the U . S . Department of Agriculture ( USDA ) . Vilsack praised Gooden ' s dedication to affordable housing , community advancement , and economic development , and expressed confidence in his ability to lead the Rural Development mission area . Vilsack also thanked Roger Glendenning and Farah Ahmad for their leadership during the transition . Rural Development plays a key role in expanding economic opportunities and improving the quality of life in rural America through various loan and grant programs . Gooden , who previously served as Director of State Operations for Rural Development , will fill the position left vacant by Xochitl Torres Small . #USDA is committed to equal opportunity .
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