WASHINGTON, D.C. – Farm Credit Council President and CEO Todd Van Hoose made the following statement on President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of Brooke Rollins as Secretary of Agriculture:

“Congratulations to Brooke Rollins on her nomination to serve as Secretary of Agriculture. America’s farmers and ranchers are facing no shortage of challenges. Farm Credit looks forward to working with her to continue supporting rural communities and agriculture.”

Farm Credit supports rural communities and agriculture with reliable, consistent credit and financial services, today and tomorrow. It has been fulfilling its mission of helping rural America grow and thrive for more than a century with the capital necessary to make businesses successful and by financing vital infrastructure and communication services. For more information visit www.farmcredit.com. 

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