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NAWG Congratulates New FPAC Leadership

By Elizabeth Rivera

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced key presidential appointments to the Farm Production and Conservation (FPAC) mission area. The National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) CEO Chandler Goule provided the following statement in response.

“NAWG looks forward to partnering with these highly qualified individuals. Their expertise and leadership will be crucial as we work together to support the needs of wheat growers and rural communities across the nation.”

Appointees include:

  • Brooke Appleton – Deputy Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation
  • Andrew Fisher – Chief of Staff for Farm Production and Conservation
  • Aubrey Bettencourt – Chief of the Natural Resources Conservation Service
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