APLU Statement on the Nomination of Brooke Rollins for Secretary of Agriculture

Washington, DC – Association of Public and Land-grant Universities President Mark Becker today released the following statement on President-elect Trump’s announcement that he intends to nominate Brooke Rollins for Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

“APLU congratulates Brooke Rollins on her nomination as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. USDA and land-grant universities have been deeply connected ever since they were both founded in 1862. This partnership has enabled game-changing agricultural innovations that solve farmers’ most stubborn challenges and helped ensure the U.S. has the world’s most productive, vibrant, and resilient agricultural sector. We look forward to collaborating with Secretary-designate Rollins to strengthen this vital partnership and advance progress for communities to drive additional progress in communities across the country.”