Naig to be Sworn in as Iowa Secretary of Agriculture

DES MOINES, Iowa (January 14, 2019) – Mike Naig will be sworn in as Iowa Secretary of Agriculture in a ceremony at the Iowa State Capitol on Friday, Jan. 18 at 2:00 p.m.

Chief Justice Mark Cady will administer the oath of office to Naig, who will be the fifteenth individual to hold the position. The ceremony will be in conjunction with Governor’s inaugural open house of the Iowa State Capitol.

The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship will also share live video of the swearing in on their Facebook page, found here. 

Naig will be available to the media following the swearing in.

 

The details of the event follow here:

Who:               Mike Naig, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture

Where:           Iowa State Capitol, 1007 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA

                        Former Supreme Court Chambers, Room 103

When:             2:00 p.m., Friday, January 18, 2019

What:             Naig swearing in and media availability

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About the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship

Led by Secretary Mike Naig, the Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship serves the rural and urban residents that call Iowa home. Through its 14 diverse bureaus, the Department ensures animal health, food safety and consumer protection. It also promotes conservation efforts to preserve our land and enhance water quality for the next generation. Learn more at iowaagriculture.gov.

Media Contact:
Don McDowell
Communications Director
515-281-3375
Don.McDowell@IowaAgriculture.gov