U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins began her tenure with a visit to Kentucky, engaging directly with farmers and the agricultural community.
“On my very first trip after being sworn in as the US Secretary of Agriculture, it was my honor to address 15,000 freedom-loving patriots in Louisville, Kentucky, at the National Farm Machinery Show (NFMS),” said Secretary Rollins. “I also had the privilege of meeting with more than 100 farmers this morning and hearing directly from them about the challenges and opportunities they face. Every single day, I will fight for our farmers, ranchers, and American agriculture. Together, we are going to create a new era of rural prosperity across this great country.”
Recently, Secretary Rollins addressed a crowd of 15,000 people at Freedom Hall during the NFMS and explored cutting-edge farm equipment alongside industry stakeholders. She also joined the Championship Tractor Pull, highlighting the importance of agricultural innovation and rural economies.
Last Saturday morning, Secretary Rollins joined Fox & Friends live from Louisville, Kentucky, to discuss tackling egg prices and President Trump’s trade priorities.
Secretary Rollins and Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Jonathan Shell then travelled to Shelbyville, Kentucky, to host a fireside chat and meet-and-greet with more than 100 local farmers at Gallrein Farms. They discussed issues facing farmers, such as avian flu, trade, and restoring rural prosperity.
EDITOR’S TAKE:
It is encouraging to see a USDA Secretary engage with farmers/ranchers so directly and so early in her tenure. It is challenging enough to stay on top of all the issues facing agriculture in the U.S., but it’s even more difficult if they don’t talk to the constituencies they represent. It appears Brooke Rollins is going to be more hands on to keep her finger on the pulse of the industry.
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