The Senate voted to confirm Perdue 87-11.
"As secretary, I will champion the concerns of farmers, ranchers, foresters, and producers, and will work tirelessly to solve the issues facing our farm families", Perdue said.
Georgia U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson voted in favor of Perdue's nomination.
He was born into a farming family in Bonaire, Georgia, and his career spanned stints as a farmer, agribusinessman, veterinarian, state legislator and governor of Georgia.
Perdue will take office as farm prices have been down for several years in a row, and some in the industry are looking for policy fixes to help revive the market.
"I stand as a willing partner to work with Secretary Perdue and President Trump to address this urgent issue", Baldwin said. "He's got a huge job". "They have a tremendous surplus with the United States". The USDA is also responsible for the nation's food stamp program.
Secretary Perdue's upbringing on a farm makes him the right person for the position, says the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF). We are confident that Secretary Perdue will be a productive and forward-thinking guide for these conversations.
Archer Daniels Midland Co. was among dozens of companies and organizations that signed a letter of support sent to the Senate urging Perdue's confirmation and saying he has a "proven record" of effective governing and dedicated public service.
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"He understands that the agriculture department has a profound impact on almost every community across the country and certainly every family", said Debbie Stabenow of MI, the top Democrat on the Agriculture Committee.
With his confirmation, Secretary Perdue has a lot of work to do to finish the transition of government. His promise to reach across the aisle won him several votes from Democrats.
To avoid any appearance of a conflict, Sen.
"Rural America is the economic backbone of our country, and it's too true that small towns are continuing to struggle to recover from the recession", she said during the March hearing. "I have faith that Governor Perdue will put the needs of farmers and ranchers first, and I know that rural America is thankful to have such a qualified Agriculture Secretary on their side", says Senator Pat Roberts, (R-Kan.), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
"President Trump has made it clear he supports a good farm bill that is delivered on time and includes a strong safety net for our nation's farmers". The current measure expires in 2018. Trump has proposed a 21 percent cut in USDA programs and has harshly criticized some worldwide trade deals, saying they have killed American jobs.
Perdue will also need to start fighting for his own department's budget, which would lose over 20 percent of its discretionary spending, according to an initial budget outline released by the Trump White House.
Three months after he was nominated, the U.S. Senate confirmed President Donald Trump's pick to lead the country's agriculture department.
Perdue is slated to be sworn in during a short ceremony at the Supreme Court early Tuesday morning and later speak with department employees before participating in a farmer roundtable and executive order signing with Trump.
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