American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented today on the nomination of Brooke Rollins for Secretary of Agriculture.
“We congratulate Brooke Rollins on her nomination to be Secretary of Agriculture. We’re pleased she has a good relationship with our state Farm Bureau in Texas and hope to build on it if she’s confirmed by the Senate. We’re encouraged by her statement that she’d ‘fight for America’s farmers and our nation’s agricultural communities.’ Effective leadership at USDA is more important than ever as farmers and ranchers face a struggling agricultural economy.”
Speaking of the Texas Farm Bureau- The following statement may be attributed to Texas Farm Bureau President Russell Boening regarding the nomination of Brooke Rollins of Texas as U.S. Secretary of Agriculture.
“Texas Farm Bureau has known and worked with Brooke Rollins for many years. Our organization first met Brooke when she attended our TFB Citizenship Seminar and competed in our youth contests while in high school. Her leadership skills were evident then and during her service in the first Trump administration. She is a passionate advocate for agriculture and is an excellent nominee for U.S. Secretary of Agriculture.”
National Sorghum Producers Chairwoman Amy France, a sorghum farmer from Scott City, Kan., commented today on President-elect Trump’s nomination of Brooke Rollins as Secretary of Agriculture.
“We congratulate Brooke Rollins on her nomination as Secretary of Agriculture. This is an important moment for U.S. agriculture, and we are optimistic about the opportunities her leadership will bring to rural America.
“Sorghum farmers are at the forefront of innovation, contributing to domestic biofuels and heart-healthy, nutritious ancient grain foods. We are eager to work with her to advance policies that strengthen the sorghum industry and benefit growers nationwide.”
The American Soybean Association congratulates former Trump policy advisor Brooke Rollins on being selected by President-elect Donald Trump as nominee to serve as the next U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary.
Josh Gackle, ASA president and soy farmer from Kulm, North Dakota, said, “We appreciate that Rollins holds a degree in agriculture development and grew up on a farm and that she will bring that perspective, along with her policy experience from the previous Trump administration, to the role. The mission carried out by USDA is vital to the continued success both domestically and abroad for U.S. soybean farmers. ASA welcomes the opportunity to share the importance of soy in the U.S. economy and work with the department and this nominee upon her confirmation on issues critical to farmers.”
USDA has offices in states and counties across the country and a purview that includes farm and nutrition programs, crop insurance, forestry, home and farm lending, food safety, rural development, agricultural research, trade, and more. ASA looks forward to working with Rollins on priorities ranging from farm bill to biotechnology, biofuels support to agricultural trade, among other issues that impact soy growers and agriculture at large.
NCFC Congratulates Brooke Rollins on Nomination as Ag Secretary
“I would like to congratulate Brooke Rollins on her nomination to be the next Secretary of Agriculture. As someone who grew up in a rural community directly connected to agriculture, she has a deep respect and appreciation for the work that America’s farmers and ranchers do. We look forward to working with her both in the upcoming confirmation process and once she assumes the role of secretary.”
Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor issued the following statement regarding President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of America First Policy Institute (AFPI) Founder Brooke Rollins as Secretary of Agriculture: “Growth Energy looks forward to engaging with Secretary Designate Rollins and demonstrating how our industry is vital to growing jobs and innovation across rural America and unleashing American energy dominance. The USDA Secretary is rural America’s voice in the White House, and we will work hard to ensure Rollins is well-positioned to deliver on President Trump’s rural agenda, expand markets for homegrown renewable fuel, and bring more low-cost options to the pump.”
Today, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Vice President of Government Affairs Ethan Lane issued a statement congratulating Brooke Rollins on her nomination as Secretary of Agriculture:
“From her time as a college student studying agriculture development to her distinguished career in Texas and Washington, Brooke Rollins has a history of fighting for Main Street and rural America. America’s cattle producers need a Secretary of Agriculture who will protect family farms and ranches, roll back crushing regulations, and stand up for rural values—and we look forward to working with Secretary-Designate Rollins to make it happen.”
