NFU Statement on Nomination of Brooke Rollins as Secretary of Agriculture

WASHINGTON - National Farmers Union (NFU) President Rob Larew issued the following statement regarding the nomination of Brooke Rollins as Secretary of Agriculture:

"I congratulate Ms. Rollins on her nomination as Secretary of Agriculture on behalf of National Farmers Union's farmer and rancher members across the country. I am hopeful her rural roots instilled in her the important role family farmers and ranchers play in supporting our nation's economy.

"If confirmed, Ms. Rollins will begin her tenure at a time when family farmers and our communities face historic challenges, including soaring input costs, difficult market conditions, extreme weather events, and the ongoing need for the certainty of a five-year farm bill. We are eager to collaborate on solutions that ensure fair markets, a robust agriculture economy, and vibrant rural communities. Together, we can advance a stronger future for agriculture and rural America."