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Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue nominated to head USDA

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump will name former Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue as his nominee for secretary of agriculture on Thursday, a senior transition official said on Wednesday. His nomination, which must be confirmed by the Republican-led Senate, will complete Trump’s proposed cabinet just before he is sworn in as president on Friday. Click or tap here to read more about Perdue at Reuters…
Tracy Brunner, president of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, released the following statement in support of Trump’s nomination of Perdue: 

“Gov. Perdue’s an excellent pick to head the agriculture department. As a lifelong agri-businessman and veterinarian, as well as the two-term governor of a state where agriculture’s the largest industry, Gov. Perdue has a unique and expert understanding of both the business and scientific sides of agriculture. In a time of increasing regulations and a growing governmental footprint, we have no doubt that Gov. Perdue will step in and stand up for rural America so that we can continue to do what we do best – provide the safest and most abundant food supply in the world.”

In addition, Kyle Gillooly, a seedstock cattle farmer in Wadley, Ga., and president of the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association, released the following statement:

“The Georgia Cattlemen’s Association is excited to hear the selection of Gov. Sonny Perdue to lead the USDA. Governor Perdue has always been a strong supporter of agriculture. His background in agribusiness and as a veterinarian will bring a wealth of knowledge and real-world common sense to a department that is vitally important to the success of our nation. As a graduate of the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine, he understands the issues we face in the livestock industry and he is a true believer in the land grant university system, their mission, and how they impact the cattle industry across the nation. His experience leading the State of Georgia, with its large agriculture heritage, will be invaluable to the Trump Administration.”

Written by:
kristin
Published on:
January 19, 2017

Categories: General

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