Mike Naig

Mike Naig grew up on a farm  near Cylinder, Iowa, in the  northwest corner of the state.  He is a graduate of Buena Vista University in Storm Lake with degrees in biology and political science. He has spent his entire career working in agriculture, having served in public policy roles for state and national agribusiness trade associations as well as in private industry.

As deputy secretary of agriculture, Naig assists in management responsibilities for the department, focused on the areas of policy, budget and personnel.