| Secretary of Agriculture of Iowa | |
|---|---|
| Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship | |
| Type | Secretary of Agriculture |
| Formation | 1923 |
| First holder | Raymond W. Cassady |
The secretary of agriculture of Iowa is an elected position in government of the U.S. state of Iowa that was created in 1923 by the extra session of the 40th General Assembly. The secretary of agriculture heads the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, which is responsible for managing land and helping farmers in the state.[1]
- ^ What Does The Department Do? Archived October 2, 2009, at the Wayback Machine. Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship. Accessed July 2, 2009.