NPC Statement on the Nomination of Brooke Rollins as USDA Secretary

Looks forward to working with her to build a stronger, more resilient U.S. potato industry


WASHINGTON – National Potato Council (NPC) CEO Kam Quarles today issued the following statement congratulating Brooke Rollins on her nomination by President-elect Trump to serve as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture:

“Congratulations to Brooke Rollins on her nomination and we look forward to working with her to build a stronger, more resilient U.S. potato industry that protects our family farms and the 700k-plus jobs supported by the industry.”

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About the National Potato Council: The National Potato Council represents the interests of U.S. potato growers on federal legislative, regulatory, environmental, and trade issues. The annual farm gate value of U.S. potato production is over $4.5 billion, delivering more than $100 billion in U.S. economic activity throughout the potato supply chain. The industry supports more than 714,000 American workers, both directly and indirectly. Learn more at nationalpotatocouncil.org.