The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture (PDA) is a cabinet-level agency in Pennsylvania. The department's purpose is to support a sustainable and safe supply of food and agricultural products; be good stewards of the land and natural resources; promote the viability of farms; protect consumers; and safeguard the health of people, plants, animals and the environment.
The department is under the direction and supervision of the Secretary of Agriculture, who is appointed by the Governor of Pennsylvania with the approval of the Pennsylvania Senate. The current Secretary of Agriculture, Russell Redding, was appointed by Governor Tom Wolf in January 2015 and confirmed in May 2015.
Russell Redding (Confirmed May 2015)George Greig (Confirmed May 2011)Russell C. Redding (Confirmed December 2009)Dennis C. Wolff (Confirmed May 2003)Samuel E. Hayes, Jr. (Appointed May 1997)Charles C. Brosius (Appointed March 1995)Boyd E. Wolff (Appointed January 1987)Richard E. Grubb (Appointed May 1985)Penrose Hallowell (Appointed January 1979)Kent D. Shelhamer (Appointed February 1977)Raymond J. Kerstetter (Appointed March 1976)James A. McHale (Appointed January 1971)Leland H. Bull (Appointed January 1963)William L. Henning (Appointed January 1955)W.S. Hagar (Appointed November 1954)Miles Horst (Appointed January 1953)The department is under the direction and supervision of the Secretary of Agriculture, who is appointed by the Governor of Pennsylvania. The Secretary is assisted in managing the department by an Executive Deputy Secretary, two Deputy Secretaries and a Special Deputy Secretary. The department is subdivided into program bureaus, each headed by a Bureau Director. Bureaus are further subdivided into divisions.
Secretary of AgricultureExecutive Deputy SecretaryDeputy Secretary for Agriculture and Consumer ProtectionFarmland Preservation BureauAgricultural Conservation Easements DivisionLand Use and Natural Resources DivisionFarm Show BureauShow Management DivisionOperations and Maintenance DivisionSafety and Security DivisionAnimal Health and Diagonistic Services BureauAnimal Health DivisionRegulation and Compliance DivisionVeterinary Laboratories DivisionFood Safety and Laboratory Services BureauFood Safety DivisionMilk Sanitation DivisionLaboratories DivisionEggs, Fruits and Vegetables Inspection DivisionRide and Measurement Services BureauAmusement Ride DivisionWeights and Measures DivisionDeputy Secretary for Marketing and Economic DevelopmentPlant Industry BureauPlant Protection DivisionHealth and Safety DivisionAgronomic and Reguibak Services DivisionMarket Development BureauLivestock Marketing and Grading DivisionEconomic Development DivisionAgricultural Marketing DivisionFood Distribution BureauFederal Commity DivisionFood Assistance DivisionField Operations DivisionSpecial Deputy Secretary for Dog Law EnforcementDog Law Enforcement BureauAdministrative Services BureauOffice Services DivisionContracting and Procurement DivisionHuman Resources OfficeRegional OfficesInformation Technology Services Office 