National Farmers Union (NFU) President Rob Larew has issued a statement on the nomination of Brooke Rollins as Secretary of Agriculture. The announcement was made following her recent nomination for the position.
Larew expressed his congratulations, stating, "I congratulate Ms. Rollins on her nomination as Secretary of Agriculture on behalf of National Farmers Union’s farmer and rancher members across the country." He also emphasized the importance of her rural background, hoping it would help her understand "the important role family farmers and ranchers play in supporting our nation’s economy."
The NFU President highlighted the significant challenges facing family farmers and rural communities today. He mentioned "soaring input costs, difficult market conditions, extreme weather events," and stressed the necessity for "the certainty of a five-year farm bill."
Larew conveyed eagerness to work with Rollins on addressing these issues. He said, "We are eager to collaborate on solutions that ensure fair markets, a robust agriculture economy, and vibrant rural communities." He concluded with optimism about working together to "advance a stronger future for agriculture and rural America."