This week, NCC joined a letter with other national agriculture groups expressing support for the Senate’s confirmation of nominee Brooke Rollins as Secretary of Agriculture.
“We write in support of Brooke Leslie Rollins’ nomination to be the 33rd Secretary of Agriculture,” the letter, addressed to Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman John Boozman (R-AR) and Ranking Member Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), said. “Her experience as an executive, building and running two large public policy organizations, has prepared her to provide effective executive leadership for USDA’s important, wide-ranging activities and large workforce. Her close working relationship with incoming President Trump will ensure that agriculture and rural America have a prominent and influential voice at the table when critical decisions are made in the White House.”
“We look forward to Agriculture Secretary-designate Rollins bringing her unique experience and capabilities to tackle the challenges facing agriculture and rural America once confirmed,” the letter concluded.
The Senate Agriculture Committee has not announced a date for Rollins’ confirmation hearing.
Rollins, a native of Glen Rose, TX, has most recently served as CEO of the America First Policy Institute, a D.C.-based advocacy organization focused on President Trump’s first-term agenda. Prior to AFPI, Rollins led the White House Domestic Policy Council during President Trump’s first term as well as the White House Office of American Innovation.
After receiving her Bachelor of Science in agricultural development cum laude from Texas A&M University, Rollins earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Texas with honors. After law school, Rollins worked for Hughes & Luce, LLP in Dallas, TX, clerked for a U.S. Federal District Court judge, served as deputy general counsel and policy director to Texas governor Rick Perry, served as president and CEO of the Texas Public Policy Foundation, then served in the White House during President Trump’s first term.
President-elect Trump nominated Rollins as Secretary of Agriculture on November 23, 2024. If confirmed, Rollins would succeed Tom Vilsack and would be the second woman ever to hold the position after Ann Veneman.
The full letter can be found here.
