Jewel Bronaugh, Deputy Agriculture Secretary, announced this week that she will step down from the position in the coming weeks.
She says only her resignation would allow her to spend more time with her family.
It is with mixed emotions that I am announcing plans to step away from my role as Deputy Secretary at the end of February to spend more time with family. Serving in this administration alongside @SecVilsack has truly been the greatest honor of my professional career.
— Deputy Secretary Jewel Bronaugh (@DepSecBronaugh) January 26, 2023
She received praise from across the industry.
Tom Vilsack says she is a great person to work with.
Today, my dear friend and colleague @DepSecBronaugh announced that she is leaving @USDA in the weeks ahead.
— Secretary Tom Vilsack (@SecVilsack) January 26, 2023
For the last two years, Dr. Bronaugh has been an incredible partner, and she has set a powerful example for the next generation of ag leadership. https://t.co/5eIQL2tGae
Zippy Duvall says she understood what rural America stood for.
“We’ve enjoyed working with Deputy Secretary Bronaugh for the last two years of her tenure at USDA and we thank her for her service to America’s farmers and ranchers. She has long been someone who understands the needs of farmers and rural communities, and we’ve appreciated her leadership. We wish her all the best in her future endeavors.”
Read her full statement HERE.
