Douglas H. Fisher (born April 28, 1947) is an American

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politician who has served as the New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture, having been initially confirmed by Governor

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and carried over by both

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and

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. He served in the

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from 2002 to 2009, representing the 3rd legislative district.

Education

Fisher graduated with a

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Business Administration from

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in Rhode Island.

Career

Early career

Fisher served on the South Jersey Economic Development District from 1995-2001 and the South Jersey Transportation Planning Organization, also from 1995-2001. Fisher served on the

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from 1996-2000, and was President of the South Jersey Freeholder Association in 1999. He served on the Bridgeton City Council from 1990-1992. Fisher is the former President of the Bridgeton Historical and Cultural Commission. Fisher served in the

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from 1969-1975.

General Assembly

Fisher served in the Assembly on the Agriculture and Natural Resources (as Chair), the Regulated Professions Committee,Budget, the Telecommunications and Utilities Committee and the Intergovernmental Relations Commission.Assemblyman Fisher's legislative web page

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, backed up by the

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as of May 5, 2009. Accessed January 17, 2018.

New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture

The New Jersey Board of Agriculture voted in February 2009 to nominate Fisher for the position of New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture, 6-2.

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confirmed the nomination and Fisher was sworn in on March 7, 2009."Governor Corzine's Statement on the Appointment of Douglas Fisher as New Jersey's Secretary of Agriculture"
,

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, dated February 10, 2009. Fisher served as chair of the New Jetsey state soil conservation committee and was a member of the State Planning Committee from 2009-2023. He was also past Present President of The Northeast State Departments of Agriculture and Past treasurer and Vice-President of the National Associations of Departments of Agriculture(NSADA)He additionally serves as President of Food Export Northeast . Mr Fisher was Chairman of The State Soil Conservation Committee. ,

press release, dated February 10, 2009. Accessed March 16, 2009. Fisher retained the role during the

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and was also chosen by incoming governor

to continue in the position; the position of Agriculture Secretar
"Murphy keeps 2 more Christie officials in Cabinet"
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, January 6, 2017. Accessed January 17, 2018. "Murphy said he wants Douglas Fisher to stay on as secretary of the state Department of Agriculture and Gary Lanigan to remain commissioner of the state Department of Corrections.... Fisher's position is one of the few Cabinet spots that doesn't need confirmation from the Democratic-controlled state Senate, but Lanigan does need to be confirmed.... Fisher, 70, is actually a holdover from the administration of Christie's Democratic predecessor, Gov. Jon Corzine. He has served as agricultural secretary since 2009 and before that served four terms in the state Assembly."

References

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Secretary of Agriculture

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*''New Jersey Legislature financial disclosure forms''
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