President Biden has tabbed Xochitl Torres Small to be the next deputy secretary of agriculture. She will replace Jewel Bronaugh who announced last month that she would be stepping down to spend more time with her family.
Torres Small has been UDSA undersecretary for rural development since October 2021. Prior to that, she was the first woman and first person of color to represent New Mexico’s Second Congressional District. While in the House, Torres Small was a member of the agriculture committee and armed services committee. She also chaired the oversight, management, and…
