The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) this week announced that Erin Morris will succeed Bruce Summers as administrator of the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS).
Erin Morris (USDA photo)
Morris has served most recently as associate administrator of AMS. She has been with the agency for nearly two decades in various roles. She will be responsible for agency functions including grading, auditing, and laboratory testing that help producers demonstrate the value and integrity of their commodities, operating the USDA Market News Service, and administering the Packers and Stockyards Act and the National Organic Program.
The AMS operates under the Department’s Marketing and Regulatory Programs mission area.
“My fellow Fightin’ Texas Aggie Erin Morris brings a strong track record of leadership, technical knowledge, and dedication to the agricultural community,” USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins said. “She has spent over 25 years advancing the work of AMS and has earned the trust of her peers and stakeholders across the industry. I’m confident that under her leadership, AMS will continue to deliver for farmers, ranchers, and American consumers. We are deeply grateful to Bruce Summers for his four decades of tireless service to American agriculture. His leadership has shaped AMS into a cornerstone of USDA’s mission, and his legacy will have a lasting impact on farmers, ranchers, and consumers for years to come.”
USDA’s announcement can be found here.
