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SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY
The newest secretariat in the Cabinet, the position of the Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry was created in 2004 to give a cabinet level voice to the number one industry in Virginia. Together, agriculture and forestry contribute more than $79 billion to Virginia's annual economy and provide over 10% of total jobs. Before 2004, Virginia was one of only five states that did not have a cabinet level position for these important industries.
The Secretary oversees and provides policy guidance to two agencies- the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and the Virginia Department of Forestry. In addition to the agencies, the Secretary oversees the Virginia Agricultural Council and the Virginia Marine Products Board. The Secretariat of Agriculture and Forestry also provides policy guidance and direction to its agencies regarding the conservation, protection and development of Virginia’s agricultural and forest resources, as well as consumer protection.
Robert S. Bloxom served as Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry during Governor Timothy M. Kaine’s administration (2006-2010).
Per § 2.2-126 of the Code of Virginia, records of the Office of the Governor will be made accessible to the public after they have been processed by the Library of Virginia.
Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry email is unprocessed and closed to researchers.
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