Deputy Secretary Jewel Bronaugh

Today marks my last day as Deputy Secretary of @USDA. It's been an honor to make history serving alongside @SecVilsack. Seeing the work being done to set USDA on a more inclusive path, I can truly say this is "The People's Department." To all - thank you! youtu.be/ODl9qu18G6g

It has been an honor to serve with @DepSecBronaugh for the last two years. She has been an incredible partner and friend, a fierce advocate for young farmers and students, and a champion for more equitable access. We have been lucky to have her leadership. cnn.com/2023/02/25/pol…

What an honor and privilege it has been to serve as the Deputy Secretary for USDA. I am so humbled to be surrounded by many USDA employees and my colleagues today and to personally thank them for their support and commitment to public service, especially at this Department.

The Equity Commission is instrumental in helping @USDA identify barriers to access to its programs and services. Today, the Commission presented its 2023 Interim Report with valuable insight and recommendations for important changes in how we serve. usda.gov/media/press-re…

Last week I met with @Angeles_NF wildland firefighters. These individuals are working hard every day to protect our nation's forests and grasslands. They are truly our heroes ♥️

Beyond proud and honored to call these women leaders my colleagues who served in this historic subcabinet at @USDA  #AgOutlook23

It is my great honor to kick off the 99th annual Agricultural Outlook Forum. Thank you to our organizers for putting together this special opportunity. #AgOutlook23

Today I joined @SecVilsack and Sen. Tim Kaine in Harrisonburg, VA, to announce a $59 million investment that will help build new processing plants, create jobs in rural areas and give farmers and ranchers a fair chance to compete in the marketplace. More: usda.gov/media/press-re…

The Secretary's Honor Awards are presented to employees who have shown exceptional service that supports USDA’s mission, strategic goals, objectives and priorities. I was honored to speak in front of such distinguished employees and will truly miss working for this Department.

Thanks to the efforts of Rep. Shirley Chisholm, USDA's Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) was formally authorized by Congress on Sept. 26, 1968! #BlackHistoryMonth

Congratulations @SenStabenow on your phenomenal portrait unveiling. Through your leadership with @SenateAgDems, it has been an honor to learn from and work with you in championing change in agriculture.

Welcomed our friends at @NASDAnews to USDA during their Winter Policy Conference. As a former member myself, I know these meetings are imperative in creating space for state departments of agriculture, federal government & stakeholders to come together to advance U.S. agriculture

NASDA thanks @DepSecBronaugh for her service and dedication to #agriculture, from her time as a NASDA member to her time as @USDA Deputy Secretary, and all the other roles she has fulfilled in the agricultural industry. #UnitedWeThrive

It was a bittersweet morning as I joined some of USDA's Black appointees for breakfast in celebration of Black History Month. As I near my final weeks here, I'm honored to have worked with such driven individuals who work hard to deliver fair & equitable services to all Americans

I have no doubt @usdaRD Under Secretary Xochitl Torres Small will excel as Deputy Secretary and further USDA’s mission to advance equity and opportunity for underserved communities.

Dr. George Washington Carver was an agricultural scientist, inventor and educator at @TuskegeeUniv who not only famously popularized the peanut—but gave modern agriculture a roadmap for soil health & conservation #BlackHistoryMonth

Had a wonderful visit at @udc_edu with @udc_pres Ronald Mason Jr. and faculty from the College of Agriculture, Urban Sustainability, and Environmental Sciences (CAUSES). As the only urban, land-grant university in the nation, CAUSES excels in developing future ag leaders.

I'm excited to host an evening reception for all in-person attendees with USDA women leaders at this year's 99th Agricultural Outlook Forum! There's still time to register, and join us in Virginia later this month: bit.ly/AgOut23 #AgOutlook23

Today's renewal of @USDA's Memorandum of Agreement with the @aihec was a necessary step in preparing the next generation of Indigenous agriculture professionals. It was such an honor to take part in the continued work with our tribal college partners. usda.gov/media/press-re…

Always a pleasure running into a fellow Virginian and friend Matt Lohr!