Robert Bergland
Bob Bergland | |
|---|---|
| 20th United States Secretary of Agriculture | |
| In office January 23, 1977 – January 20, 1981 | |
| President | Jimmy Carter |
| Preceded by | John Knebel |
| Succeeded by | John Block |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Minnesota's 7th district | |
| In office January 3, 1971 – January 22, 1977 | |
| Preceded by | Odin Langen |
| Succeeded by | Arlan Stangeland |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Robert Selmer Bergland July 22, 1928 Roseau, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Died | December 9, 2018 (aged 90) Roseau, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Helen Grahn (m. 1950) |
| Children | 7 |
| Education | University of Minnesota |
Robert Selmer Bergland (July 22, 1928 – December 9, 2018) was an American politician. He served as a member of the House of Representatives from Minnesota's 7th congressional district from 1971 to 1977. He also served as U.S. Secretary of Agriculture during the Jimmy Carter administration from 1977 to 1981.