Charles F. Conner

Charles F. Conner is the current United States Deputy Secretary of Agriculture. He was sworn in on May 2, 2005, by Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns. May 2 is the 122nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (123rd in leap years). ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Michael Owen Johanns (born June 18, 1950 in Osage, Iowa) is an American Republican politician. ...

Career

Prior to his tenure at the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Conner served on the National Economic Council beginning in November 2001 as a Special Assistant to the President for Agricultural Trade and Food Assistance, focusing primarily on Farm Bill issues. From 1997 to 2001, Conner was President of the Corn Refiners Association, Inc., a national trade association representing the corn refining industry. From 1985 to 1997, Conner worked in various staff positions with the United States Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, including serving as both the Majority Staff Director (1995-1997) and the Minority Staff Director (1987-1995). Prior to joining the Committee, Conner worked as an Agricultural Legislative Assistant to Senator Richard G. Lugar. “USDA” redirects here. ... The National Economic Council (NEC) is a United States government agency. ... The Committee of Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry is a committee of the United States Senate empowered with legislative oversight of all matters relating to the nations agriculture industry, farming programs, forestry and logging, and legislation relating to nutrition and health. ... Richard Green Dick Lugar (born April 4, 1932) is the senior United States Republican Senator from Indiana. ...

Personal life

Conner grew up on a family farm in Benton County, Indiana, which remains in the family and is operated by his older brother, Mike. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Economics from Purdue University in 1980. He is married and has four children. Benton County is a county located in the state of Indiana. ... Official language(s) English Capital Indianapolis Largest city Indianapolis Area  Ranked 38th  - Total 36,418 sq mi (94,321 km²)  - Width 140 miles (225 km)  - Length 270 miles (435 km)  - % water 1. ... Purdue redirects here. ...

External links

• USDA Biographies- Charles F. Conner