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The Executive Order 14134 establishes a clear line of succession for the Secretary of Agriculture if both the Secretary and Deputy Secretary are unavailable. The order lists specific officials from the Department of Agriculture who would take over the duties in a predetermined sequence, including various Under Secretaries and other department heads. There are limitations, such as the exclusion of individuals serving in an acting capacity from assuming the role, unless eligible. The order also revokes a previous executive order from 2012 on the same matter.

The Land Between the Lakes Advisory Board will hold a public meeting on April 9, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Central Time. The meeting will be available both in-person at 100 Van Morgan Drive, Golden Pond, Kentucky, and virtually. The board, which advises the Secretary of Agriculture on plans and education for the Recreation Area, will discuss topics such as environmental education and natural resource management. Those wishing to provide comments must register by April 4, 2025, and the meeting is compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is holding a virtual meeting of the Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee on April 6, 2021. The committee will discuss challenges in the fruit and vegetable industry and suggest ideas to the Secretary of Agriculture for improving USDA programs. The public can participate by submitting written comments by March 16, 2021, or by registering to provide oral comments at the meeting. The meeting is open to the public, and information on accessing the webinar will be available on the AMS website.