NASDA applauds confirmations of key USDA leadership positions

Press Release

ARLINGTON, Va. - The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture celebrates the confirmation of Mr. Richard Fordyce as Under Secretary of Agriculture for Farm Production and Conservation, Mr. Dudley Hoskins as Under Secretary of Agriculture for Marketing and Regulatory Programs, and Dr. Scott Hutchins as Under Secretary of Agriculture for Research, Education, and Economics.

"NASDA members work collaboratively with our federal partners for shared goals such as food safety, animal and plant health, agricultural statistics and many other areas across the industry," NASDA CEO Ted McKinney said. "State departments of agriculture need the strong leadership of highly qualified individuals like Mr. Fordyce, Mr. Hoskins and Dr. Hutchins who understand the challenges and opportunities facing American agriculture. Their confirmation will strengthen the partnership between USDA and state departments of agriculture and help ensure we are prepared to meet the needs of farmers, ranchers and consumers across the nation."

NASDA enthusiastically supported the nominations of these individuals and remains committed to working closely with USDA leadership to advance the competitiveness of U.S. agriculture, protect plant and animal health, and ensure the stability of food and nutrition security at home and abroad.

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NASDA is a nonpartisan, nonprofit association which represents the elected and appointed commissioners, secretaries and directors of the departments of agriculture in all fifty states and four U.S. territories. NASDA grows and enhances American food and agricultural communities through policy, partnerships and public engagement. To learn more about NASDA and its trade programs and trade policy, please visit https://www.nasda.org.