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Brooke Rollins Takes Charge as Agriculture Secretary, Vows to Fight for Farmers and Slash Wasteful Spending

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — On February 13, Brooke Rollins was formally sworn in as the 33rd U.S. Secretary of Agriculture. Associate Justice Clarence Thomas of the U.S. Supreme Court officiated the private ceremony held at the Supreme Court Building. Rollins, confirmed by the Senate with a decisive 72-28 vote, vowed to dedicate her leadership to revitalizing rural America and supporting the nation’s farmers, ranchers, and the wider agricultural communit…

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Lanier County News

Rollins confirmed as secretary of agriculture

On Feb. 13, the U.S. Senate confirmed Brooke Rollins of Texas as Secretary of Agriculture by a 72-28 vote. Rollins, who will be the second woman to lead the USDA, received unanimous support in the Senate Agriculture Committee on Feb. 3. She had received wide support from agricultural organizations, including American Farm Bureau and Georgia Farm Bureau. A Texas native, Rollins served as White House Domestic Policy Council director during Preside…

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verticalfarmdaily.com

CEA Alliance welcomes new US Secretary of Agriculture

The Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) Alliance has congratulated Brooke Rollins on her confirmation as U.S. Secretary of Agriculture. With bipartisan support, the Senate voted 72-28 to confirm Secretary Rollins, who now takes the helm of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). "The CEA Alliance…

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thewatongarepublican.com

Rollins Takes Reins at USDA

Washington, D.C., Feb. 14, 2025—On her first full day in office, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins took bold action to advance President Trump’s agenda and ensure that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) better serves American farmers, ranchers, loggers and the agriculture community.

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MyChesCo

Brooke Rollins Takes Charge as Agriculture Secretary, Vows to Fight for Farmers and Slash Wasteful Spending

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CEA Alliance Welcomes Brooke Rollins as U.S. Secretary of Agriculture

The Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) Alliance congratulates Brooke Rollins on her confirmation as U.S. Secretary of Agriculture. With notable bipartisan support, the Senate voted 72-28 to confirm Secretary Rollins, who now takes the helm of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) at a critical time. ... Continue reading: CEA Alliance Welcomes Brooke Rollins as U.S. Secretary of Agriculture.

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Biz Republic

Secretary Rollins Acts to Cut Wasteful Spending and Optimize USDA for American Agriculture

WASHINGTON, D.C. February 17, 2025 (Biz Republic) — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins addressed more than 400 USDA staffers, stakeholders and friends and pledged to bring greater efficiency to USDA to ensure it better serves American farmers, ranchers, and the agriculture community. She reviewed findings from the Department of Government Efficiency and welcomes the opportunity to optimize the USDA workforce and stop wasteful spending.…

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