U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Appointed as CEO of the World Food Prize Foundation

By Global Farmer NetworkJanuary 29, 2025< 1 minute

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U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Appointed as CEO of the World Food Prize Foundation

The World Food Prize Foundation has announced that Tom Vilsack, United States Secretary of Agriculture, will take on the role of Chief Executive Officer starting March 1, 2025. In his new position, Vilsack will utilize his vast leadership and diplomatic expertise to further the Foundation's mission of improving global food security and promoting sustainable agriculture.

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