New State Directors for the Farm Service Agency and Rural Development

New State Directors for the Farm Service Agency and Rural Development

(Washington, D.C., May 2, 2025) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced the latest slate of presidential appointments for key Farm Service Agency (FSA) and Rural Development (RD) State Director roles. “When America’s farming communities prosper, the entire nation thrives. This new group of USDA appointees will ensure President Trump’s America First agenda is a reality in rural areas across the country. I am grateful for the lead…

Eric Koan named USDA's Rural Development director for Alaska

Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced Friday a slate of presidential appointments for key Farm Service Agency and Rural Development state director roles. They include Eric Koan, the new director of Rural Development for Alaska. Koan, of Wasilla, is a graduate of Michigan State University with an Agribusiness Management degree. He was subsequently hired by […] The post Eric Koan named USDA’s Rural Development director for Alaska appea…

Graff Appointed Illinois FSA State Executive

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced on Friday the latest slate of presidential appointments for key Farm Service Agency (FSA) and Rural Development (RD) State Director roles. The slate of new USDA leadership roles included IBA member Bill Graff, who was selected to lead USDA’s FSA team in Illinois. Graff, of Middletown in Logan County, is a lifelong farmer and beef producer. This is his fourth appointment t…

Ben Baker appointed State Director, Missouri Rural Development, by President Trump – Newstalk KZRG

Ben Baker of Neosho has been appointed State Director for Rural Development in Missouri by President Donald Trump. Baker has made his name known as a District 160 Missouri State Representative with a focus on government efficiency and public service. “I have accepted an appointment by President Donald Trump to be the State Director of Rural Development for the USDA!,” Baker said in a Facebook post. “This is such an honor to serve my state and h…

Pair of Mississippians appointed by Trump to agricultural roles - SuperTalk Mississippi

Two Mississippians have received presidential appointments for key agriculture roles, according to an announcement by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. As part of a nationwide slate of appointments for Farm Service Agency (FSA) and Rural Development (RD) state director positions, Chris McDonald and Dane Maxwell received nods from the Trump administration. “When America’s farming communities prosper, the entire nation thrives. This new group of…