Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced the latest slate of presidential appointments, bringing new leadership to key roles within the Department. These appointees have been selected to implement President Trump’s America First agenda at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), ensuring the needs of America’s farmers, ranchers, and producers remain a top priority.
“USDA is doing incredible work to put Farmers First all across the nation. Under President Trump’s leadership, we are rolling back regulations, expanding market access, and uplifting rural America. I welcome our latest Presidential Appointees to the People’s Department and look forward to continuing our fight to put Farmers First,” said Secretary Rollins.
Dr. Justin Ransom Appointed as Administrator of the Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS)
Dr. Ransom serves as Administrator of the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), bringing with him over two decades of strategic leadership responsibilities in food safety, quality systems, animal welfare, and sustainability. His experience spans major food system organizations, including Tyson Foods, McDonald’s, and OSI Group. Dr. Ransom began his career at the USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service, where he played a key role in developing technical standards for the National School Lunch Program, instrument grading systems, and trade facilitation.