The position of deputy secretary of agriculture was originally called the under secretary of agriculture, until the title was changed in 1976. Previous Deputy Secretaries by recency include Chuck Conner (September 2005–January 2009), Jim Moseley  (August 2001 – April 2005), Richard Rominger (May 1993 – January 2001), Ann Veneman (1991–1993), and Jack Parnell (1989–1991).
The post of deputy secretary of agriculture was initially called the under secretary of agriculture, until it was rebranded in 1976. The most recent Deputy Secretaries by tenure include Chuck Conner (September 2005–January 2009), Jim Moseley  (August 2001 – April 2005), Richard Rominger (May 1993 – January 2001), Ann Veneman (1991–1993), and Jack Parnell (1989–1991).