Brooke Rollins Nominated as U.S. Secretary of Agriculture: What It Means for American Farmers

Brooke Rollins, a former White House domestic policy adviser and current CEO of the America First Policy Institute, has been nominated by President-elect Donald Trump as the next U.S. Secretary of Agriculture. If confirmed, Rollins will become the second woman in history to lead the USDA, following Ann Veneman’s tenure under President George W. Bush. A New Chapter for the USDA Rollins brings a diverse background in conservative policy advocacy, including her leadership at the Texas Public Policy Foundation, where she championed initiatives such as school choice, fossil fuels, and faith-based programs. As Secretary, she will oversee the USDA’s $200 billion budget, which supports programs like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), and school meal regulations. Her nomination comes at a critical time, with the potential reauthorization of the trillion-dollar farm bill looming. The farm bill, which