The Trump Administration recently appointed Patrick Bell as the new State Executive Director (SED) for the USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) in Washington State. Bell joined the Washington State FSA team on Jan. 5, 2026.
“When America’s farming communities prosper, the entire nation thrives. This new group of USDA appointees will ensure President Trump’s America First agenda is a reality in rural areas across the country. I am grateful for the leadership of these new state directors and look forward to their work reorienting the agency to put Farmers First again,” said Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins.
“FSA State Executive Directors serve in a critical role carrying out USDA’s mission at the state level — ensuring that our focus is on meeting the needs of local agricultural producers by putting farmers and ranchers first,” said FSA Administrator Bill Beam. “Rural communities need our support now more than ever. Our newly appointed state leaders bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to their position as SED, and they will play an integral role in shaping the future of agriculture in their state.”
Bell comes from a multi-generation farming and ranching family and brings deep agricultural roots and a lifelong connection to rural communities. He has served in public service in Washington, D.C. and eastern Washington State, helping shape and implement policy affecting agriculture, natural resources, and rural economies statewide.
Source : usda.gov