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In a voice vote, the U.S. Senate Thursday night confirmed Jewel Bronaugh to serve as deputy secretary of agriculture, making her the first Black woman to hold the position. Many agricultural groups offered their praise for the confirmation as she brings a wealth of experience to the position.
Bronaugh brings upwards of two decades worth of experience in food and agriculture, serving most recently as the commissioner of the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services since 2018. During her career, she has worked on a number of issues, including food access, rural mental health, local and regional food systems and conservation.