Kelly Manufacturing



Kentucky Ag News Headlines
Quarles Praises U.S. Ag Secretary Pick
Kentucky Ag Connection - 01/20/2017

Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles praised the selection of former Governor George "Sonny" Perdue as United States secretary of agriculture.

"I want to congratulate Gov. Perdue on his selection as the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture," Commissioner Quarles said. "Gov. Perdue brings a lifetime of agriculture and management experience to this post. I know I join many of Kentucky's agricultural leaders in praising President-elect Trump for selecting such an accomplished man in Gov. Perdue. I look forward to working with Gov. Perdue and his staff to continue the Kentucky Department of Agriculture's strong relationship with the USDA in order to advance the prosperity of farmers and all of rural America."

Perdue, 70, is a businessman, veterinarian, and former Georgia state senator who served as governor of Georgia from 2003-2011.

Meanwhile, Jim Mulhern, president and CEO of the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) said, "America's dairy farmers are looking forward to working with Secretary of Agriculture-designate Sonny Perdue, whose role as the chief advocate for farmers and rural America is absolutely crucial in the new Trump Administration, especially when milk prices have been in a prolonged slump.

Mulhern noted that former Gov. Perdue is well-qualified to run the U.S. Department of Agriculture as a result of his eight years of executive experience as Georgia's governor, and his career as a state legislator and small businessman. His educational training as a veterinarian also gives him unique insights into the important issues facing America's livestock producers in the areas of animal health, food safety and the environment.

"Dairy producers, like most other farmers and ranchers across America, have experienced significant economic challenges for more than a year. Starting right away in 2017, NMPF will seek to collaborate with Secretary Perdue on ways to strengthen the safety net for dairy farmers, relieve regulatory burdens and enhance opportunities to keep and grow markets abroad for our dairy exports," Mulhern said, adding, "In particular, we will continue to advise the Agriculture Department on efforts to improve the dairy Margin Protection Program to best benefit America's dairy producers. We will also continue our dialogue with USDA and others in the Trump Administration on the importance of enforcing previous trade agreements, as well as pursuing future well-negotiated trade agreements that bolster our ability to serve consumers in foreign markets.

We're excited to work with Gov. Perdue on these challenges and opportunities in the days ahead."


Other Kentucky Headlines
Cloverdale TMR Mixers
Meyer Manufacturing
Copyright © 2024 - Farms.com. All Rights Reserved.