xochitl torres small

Xochitl Torres Small is sworn in as the Department of Agriculture's deputy secretary at USDA in Washington, D.C., on July 17. She was sworn in by USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack.

Politics & Government

USDA brings on Xochitl Torres Small, the first Latina deputy secretary

3:58pm July 17, 2023

by Ximena Bustillo

Her promotion comes during a busy time for USDA. There is a farm bill on the Hill as well as a broader focus from Democrats on rural America.