Nebraska leaders are expressing praise for President Trump’s agriculture secretary Brook Rollins. The Senate on Thursday overwhelmingly confirmed Rollins to lead the department Thursday on a 72-28 vote.
Nebraska Farm Bureau President Mark McHargue says he is ready to get to work with Rollins. “Nebraska Farm Bureau and our nearly 57,000 member families congratulate Brooke Rollins and her family on her confirmation as the new Secretary of Agriculture,” McHargue says.
“While the Secretary of Agriculture has many administrative responsibilities, the position’s most important function is to serve as agriculture’s ambassador within the federal government. We have no doubt that Secretary Rollins is committed to the future of Nebraska’s farm and ranch families and look forward to working with her to help solidify and strengthen our position as food, fuel, and fiber producers for Nebraska, the United States, and the rest of the world.”
Governor Jim Pillen also offered his congratulations to Rollins. “I’ve had the opportunity to meet with Sec. Rollins. I know that she will be a strong representative at the federal level on issues related to ensuring our nation’s food supply, creating new export markets, and meeting the needs of our nation’s farmers and ranchers,” Pillen says.
“I’ve extended an invitation to Sec. Rollins so she can see first-hand how we utilize our natural resources, innovative technologies and strong work ethic to propel Nebraska to be a top ag producer. I look forward to the time when we can make that visit happen.”
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