Bill Northey, a longtime farmer, was Iowa’s agriculture secretary from 2007 to 2018, after which he was undersecretary for farm production and conservation at the USDA until 2021.
Bill Northey was also the CEO of the Agribusiness Association of Iowa, which announced his death Monday. “Bill was a tireless advocate for agriculture and a beloved leader for the entire AAI staff and organization. As we mourn the loss of our close colleague, we also extend our prayers for his family in this difficult time,” the statement said.
Bill Northey wife
Bill Northey was married to his wife Cindy Northey who stood by him till his death. The couple never shared their marriage details to the public. He died on Monday, February 5, 2024, at the age of 64 years.
Bill Northey children
Bill Northey’s children whether they are biological or adopted are not known.
Bill Northey parents
Bill Northey was born on May 27, 1959, in Spirit Lake, Iowa, United States. He was an Iowa State University graduate who was raised on a farm in Dickinson County, according to the association. He was president of the National Corn Growers Association in the mid-1990s and a decade later was first elected agriculture secretary for Iowa. Details about his parents are not revealed.
Bill Northey siblings
Bill Northey could not be the only son, yet there is no information about his siblings.
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