Senator Marshall Meets with USDA Secretary Nominee Brooke Rollins

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D., a member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, issued the following statement on his meeting with President Donald Trump's nominee to serve as U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins.

"Coming from generations of American farmers, her roots in agriculture and professional career make her a champion for our farmers, ranchers, and producers. Brooke will lead the most important agency for Kansas' economy. Today, I shared with her our agriculture industry's most pressing issues, including preserving crop protection tools, expanding trade opportunities, lowering input costs, and supporting rural development. Brooke is passionate about working with President Trump to address the challenges facing rural America quickly and put our farmers and ranchers first. I'm excited to partner with her and will support her nomination as Secretary of Agriculture."