Oversees farming, forestry, and food safety programs. Manages agricultural policy, crop subsidies, and farm support programs. Administers rural development initiatives, the Forest Service, and nutrition assistance programs including SNAP (food stamps). Regulates food safety standards and supports American farmers and agricultural exports.
In A House Divided, this cabinet office is part of United States's executive administration. The office page is generated from live appointment records, so the holder table updates as confirmations and appointments happen. Editors can add narrative context by creating a wiki page with this slug; the generated holder history remains attached below the article text.