MOFB President Garrett Hawkins issued the following statement on the nomination of Richard Fordyce as USDA Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation:

“We congratulate Richard Fordyce, long-time Harrison County Farm Bureau board member and past Missouri Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers committee chairman, on his nomination as USDA Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation. Richard’s distinguished career with both the Missouri Department of Agriculture and USDA Farm Service Agency reflects his commitment to agriculture and rural America. As a farmer himself, he understands the commitment and hard work required of those who work in production agriculture. We look forward to collaborating with Richard in this new role to ensure the success of future generations.”