WASHINGTON, August 11, 2021 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack made the following statement after the successful confirmation of Jenny Lester Moffitt to serve as Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs at USDA.
“Congratulations to Jenny Lester Moffitt on being confirmed to serve as Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs. Jenny’s experience and dedication to her craft, including growing up and working on an organic farm, will help elevate USDA’s work to support our producers and protect the health and value of America’s agricultural and natural resources, and animals and plants. With her guidance and leadership, USDA will help to build more robust and resilient local and regional food systems that support new, more and fairer market opportunities for American producers and food companies. We are glad to have her on the team.”
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