Grant Menke has been picked as the next Deputy Secretary of Agriculture for the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship.
Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig says Menke has previous experience working for the Iowa Corn Growers Association, Iowa Corn Promotion Board, and USDA Rural Development. Menke succeeds Julie Kenney who is leaving the department after nearly five years in the position.
Menke begins his new role on Friday, January 6th.