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Greg Watson
| Greg Watson | ||
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| Massachusetts Commissioner of Agriculture | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| April 2, 2012 - Present | ||
| Years in position | 1 | |
| Party | Non-partisan | |
| Predecessor | Scott Soares | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $123,600 | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Appointed | April 2, 2012 | |
| Appointed by | Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Commissioner of Food and Agriculture | ||
| 1990 - 1993 | ||
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Greg Watson is the Massachusetts Commissioner of Agriculture. He was sworn into this position by Gov. Deval Patrick (D) on April 2, 2012.[1]
Biography
Watson has long been involved in agricultural affairs. In 1978, he worked with community groups and farmers to set up a network of neighborhood-based farmers' markets in the Boston Metro area. Prior to his first appointment as Commissioner of Food and Agriculture in 1990, he served as the executive director of New Alchemy Institute, a research farm.[2] Recently, he was involved as Senior Advisor for the Clean Energy Technology within the Executive Office of Environmental Affairs.[3]
Political Career
Massachusetts Commissioner of Agriculture (2012 - present)
Watson has served as Massachusetts Commissioner of Agriculture since his appointment in early 2012. This is the second time serving in this role, albeit during his first appointment, the position had a different title.[2]
Appointments
2012
Watson was appointed in 2012, being sworn in as Massachusetts Commissioner of Agriculture by Gov. Deval Patrick on April 2, 2012.[2]
Personal
Watson has two children: Brooke and Travis.[4]
Contact Information
Boston office
251 Causeway Street, Suite 500
Boston, MA 02114
Phone: 617-626-1720
Fax: 617-626-1850
Amherst office
101 University Drive, Suite C4
Amherst, MA 01002
Phone: 413-548-1900
Fax: 413-548-1901
Recent news
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Greg Watson News Feed
- Emery could host a farm - Weymouth News
- Local farmers talk about agriculture at Middleboro forum - Easton Journal
- Interim US Sen. William Cowan says he won't run 'for anything' once he leaves ... - MassLive.com
- High-pressure system quells rainy weather - Worcester Telegram
- Sen. Mo Cowan discusses agriculture bill at City Hall - Worcester Telegram
- Berkshires, western New England in midst of 'abnormally dry' spell - Berkshire Eagle
- TN's yearlong ban on annexation puts cities, towns in limbo - WBIR-TV
- Picture desk live: the best news pictures of the day - The Guardian
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See also
External links
References
- ↑ Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources, "Commissioner Watson," accessed July 13, 2012
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Massachusetts Department of Agriculture's Official Website Greg Watson, Accessed October 11, 2012
- ↑ Bioneers.org Greg Watson, Accessed October 11, 2012
- ↑ Mass.gov Governor Patrick thanks Commissioner Soares for his service, swears-in Gregory Watson as new Commissioner of Agriculture, April 4, 2012
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| Preceded by Scott Soares |
Massachusetts Commissioner of Agriculture 2012–present |
Succeeded by NA |
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