Trump Administration Appoints Tootie Smith to Serve as State Executive Director for USDA’s Farm Service Agency in Oregon

The Trump Administration recently appointed Tootie Smith as the new State Executive Director (SED) for the USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) in Oregon. Tootie joined the Oregon FSA team on Aug. 25, 2025.

"When America's farming communities prosper, the entire nation thrives. This new group of USDA appointees will ensure President Trump's America First agenda is a reality in rural areas across the country. I am grateful for the leadership of these new state directors and look forward to their work reorienting the agency to put Farmers First again," said Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins.

"FSA State Executive Directors serve in a critical role carrying out USDA's mission at the state level - ensuring that our focus is on meeting the needs of local agricultural producers by putting farmers and ranchers first," said FSA Administrator Bill Beam. "Rural communities need our support now more than ever. Our newly appointed state leaders bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to their position as SED, and they will play an integral role in shaping the future of agriculture in their state."

As a fourth-generation Oregon farmer, Tootie was raised on the family farm that she and her husband now own as a hazelnut orchard. She hails from the business side as owner of a hospitality center, real estate developer, and logging business. Her elected service includes 12 years in both the Oregon House of Representatives and Chair of Clackamas County Board of Commissioners.

As SED, Smith is responsible for overseeing the delivery of FSA programs to agricultural producers in Oregon. These commodity, conservation, credit, and disaster assistance programs ensure a safe, affordable, abundant and nutritious food, fiber, and fuel supply for all Americans. See USDA news releasefor full list of recent FSA and Rural Development appointees.