The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced additional regional positions, including three Farm Service Agency (FSA) State Executive Directors and two Rural Development (RD) State Directors.
"We are grateful to have these five individuals serving in these roles at USDA," said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. "With diverse skills and experiences, each will be an important representative of USDA in their states as we work to improve the lives of the American people and build a better America."
FSA State Executive Directors oversee Farm Service Agency operations and agricultural policy implementation in the state. Each State Executive Director works with the State Committee to administer FSA programs and County office operations, develops and maintains stakeholder relationships with customers and other agencies and governments.
Joseph Aull has been appointed FSA state executive director for Missouri.
Aull is a lifelong Missourian with a dedicated history of public service. He currently serves as mayor of Lexington.
Aull worked in Missouri's public school system for 34 years, serving as a teacher, coach, principal, and superintendent. In 1992, he received the Pearce Award for an outstanding School Superintendent in Missouri.
After retiring from public education, Aull was elected to the Missouri House of Representatives, where he served for a total of eight years. During his time in the House, he was the Ranking Member of the Elementary and Secondary Education Committee, and he served all 8 years as a member of the House Agriculture Policy Committee.
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