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Former Secretary of Agriculture Ed Schafer
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Secretary of Agriculture Ed Schafer-Biography

Ed Schafer was sworn in as the 29th Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on January 28, 2008. Secretary Schafer brings a record as an innovative two-term governor of North Dakota to USDA along with extensive private sector experience as both an entrepreneur and a business executive.

VIDEO: Ed Schafer's Farewell Remarks (Jan 15, 2009)
Secretary Schafer and Deputy Secretary Conner Hold News Conference Call with Reporters
TRANSCRIPT and AUDIO: News Conference Call with Reporters Discussing Administration Accomplishments (Jan. 9, 2009)
President George W. Bush looks on while Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Chuck Conner administers the oath of office to Secretary of Agriculture Ed Schafer in a ceremonial swearing-in. Mrs. Nancy Schafer is holding the bible. Secretary Schafer served as North Dakota's governor from 1992 to 2000 and made diversifying and expanding North Dakota's economy, reducing the cost of government and advancing agriculture his top priorities in office
President George W. Bush and Secretary Ed Schafer Participate in Ceremonial Swearing-In
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TRANSCRIPT and VIDEO: Secretary of Agriculture Ed Schafer Meets USDA Employees
DOWNLOAD: High Resolution Photo of Agriculture Secretary Ed Schafer Before Senate Agriculture Committee. - Official USDA Photo 01/24/08
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Agriculture Secretary Ed Schafer On Iraq

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President's Bush Initiatives
Faith-Based and Community Initiatives

The Faith-Based and Community Initiatives at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) was established by executive order on December 12, 2002. USDA has a long history of working with faith-based and community organizations to help those in need.

Learn More About The Medicare Drug Benefit Program

Information on Medicare Drug Benefit Program

Drought-Related Programs

Learn more about USDA's programs

Healthy Forests Initiative

Improving the health of our forests and rangelands.