Robert Selmer Bergland

Democrat Representative of Minnesota's 7th district

Congresses Served

House Terms

July 22, 1928 (90 years old)

Birthday

December 9, 2018

Death

Served as a U.S. Representative from 1971 to 1977.
Elected to four consecutive terms in the House of Representatives.
Held the position of United States Secretary of Agriculture from 1977 to 1981.
Appointed by President Jimmy Carter.
Worked on agricultural issues, serving on relevant House committees.
Engaged in a notable conflict between the USDA and the General Services Administration during his tenure as Secretary.
After leaving public office, became chairman of Farmland World Trade and later vice president of the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association.
Elected to the University of Minnesota Board of Regents after retirement.
Owned and operated a 600-acre farm in Minnesota.
Married with seven children.