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Who was the president when Tom Vilsack first served as Secretary of Agriculture?
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Tom Vilsack was first appointed as Secretary of Agriculture by President Barack Obama in 2009. He served in this role until 2017, when he was replaced by Sonny Perdue. Vilsack was a strong advocate for agricultural policy and worked to improve the efficiency and productivity of the U.S. agricultural sector. He also worked to promote rural economic development and food security.
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