(a) AuthorizationThe Secretary is authorized to establish in the Department the position of Under Secretary of Agriculture for Farm Production and Conservation.
(b) Confirmation requiredIf the Secretary establishes the position of Under Secretary of Agriculture for Farm Production and Conservation authorized under subsection (a), the Under Secretary shall be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.
(c) Functions of Undersecretary 11 So in original. Probably should be “Under Secretary”.The Under Secretary of Agriculture for Farm Production and Conservation shall perform such functions and duties as the Secretary shall prescribe.
(d) SuccessionAny official who is serving as Under Secretary of Agriculture for Farm and Foreign Agricultural Services on March 23, 2018, and who was appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, shall not be required to be reappointed under subsection (b) to the successor position authorized under subsection (a).
Structure US Code
CHAPTER 98— DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE REORGANIZATION
SUBCHAPTER II— FARM PRODUCTION AND CONSERVATION
§ 6931. Under Secretary of Agriculture for Farm Production and Conservation
§ 6932a. Prohibition on closure or relocation of county offices for the Farm Service Agency
§ 6933. Office of Risk Management
§ 6934. Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement
§ 6934a. Beginning farmer and rancher coordination