“I’m pleased by the news today that Todd Haymore has been selected to serve as Secretary of Agriculture under the McDonnell Administration. As Commissioner of the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Todd has been a principled and compassionate manager who has unfailingly prioritized the needs of Virginians. By choosing Todd as the chief administrator of the Commonwealth’s single largest industry, Bob McDonnell is maintaining a wealth of experience in the crucial areas of forestry, agricultural tourism, and farming, among others.

“Throughout my Administration and in a role that has taken him across the nation and to a number of countries around the world, Todd has represented the interests and the spirit of the Commonwealth with both assurance and dedication. In the last two and a half years in particular, he has played a central part in ensuring the proper regulation of countless organizations that impact the daily lives of Virginia businesses and families.

“I am confident that Todd will continue to serve the citizens of the Commonwealth with both integrity and enthusiasm.”