How many of you know Allan Johnson? Congratulate him for his new role at USDA!!

Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns announced today the appointment of Allan Johnson to serve as Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development. “For the past two years, Allan has demonstrated outstanding leadership at USDA Rural Development,” said Johanns. “The people we serve in rural America and USDA will all benefit from his experience and knowledge in this new position.”

Johnson will serve in a leadership role by assisting Under Secretary Tom Dorr in carrying out Rural Development’s mission to support economic activity and improve the quality of life of rural residents.