Virginia Secretary of Agriculture
| Virginia Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry | |
|---|---|
| Style | Mr. Secretary |
| Member of | Virginia Governor's Cabinet |
| Nominator | The Governor |
| Appointer | The Governor with advise and consent from the Senate and House |
| Term length | 4 years |
| Inaugural holder | Robert Bloxom |
| Formation | 2004 |
| Website | ag-forestry.virginia.gov |
The Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry is a member of the Virginia Governor's Cabinet. The office is currently held by Basil Gooden.
The Virginia Secretariat of Agriculture and Forestry was created in 2004. It oversees the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and the Virginia Department of Forestry. Governor Mark Warner appointed former Delegate Robert Bloxom as the first secretary.
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