Smith appointed acting APHIS administrator
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has named Cindy Smith to acting administrator for the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.
She replaces Ron DeHaven, who will retire Aug. 3 after 28 years with APHIS. DeHaven served as administrator since 2004. Smith joined the agency in 1979.
As acting administrator, Smith will be responsible for one of USDA’s must multifaceted agencies, which includes programs critical to the protection of America’s livestock, plants and food supply.
Smith appointed acting APHIS administrator
