Julie Kenney named Deputy Secretary of Agriculture

by | Apr 2, 2018 | 5 Ag Stories, News

 

The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS) welcomed a new Deputy Secretary of Agriculture on Monday. Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig named Julie Kenney as Deputy Secretary.

?Julie has a passion for agriculture and will be a tremendous asset to the Department. Her background and experience are a natural fit for the Department and I?m excited to have her on our team,” Naig said.

Kenney will assist manage areas of personnel, budget and policy. She will also assist in being accessible to Iowans by traveling regularly to meetings across the state.

?It?s an honor to serve as Deputy Secretary and I look forward to working with Secretary Naig and the team at the Department,” Kenney said. “The Department plays an important role in protecting consumers, improving our natural resources and promoting Iowa agriculture.?

Kenney had previously been active in the agribusiness industry for nearly 15 years, serving in marketing and communications roles for private industry, agricultural associations and checkoff programs. Kenney and her family also own and operate a corn and soybean farm in Story County.