On One-Year Anniversary of President Trump’s Second Term, Secretary Rollins Signs Commissions for Senate-Confirmed USDA Leadership

(Washington, D.C., January 20, 2026) - U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today signed the official commissions of all Senate-confirmed officials serving at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), marking one year since the start of President Trump's historic second term in office.

"One year into President Trump's second term, we have assembled a results-driven team that is fully committed to putting farmers and ranchers first, strengthening our national security through agriculture, restoring common sense to government, and protecting America's food supply," said Secretary Brooke Rollins. This commission signing represents more than a milestone; it reflects our shared mission to fight for the American people, defend rural communities, and deliver on the promises President Trump made to the country."

The commission signing took place in the Secretary's office and brought together USDA's full slate of Senate-confirmed leaders, along with their families, for a single, historic moment underscoring the Administration's commitment to service, accountability, and results. Secretary Rollins signed each commission individually and commemorated the occasion with photographs alongside each official and their loved ones.

The following Senate-confirmed USDA officials received their commissions:

• Devon Westhill, Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
• Dudley Hoskins, Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs
• John Walk, Inspector General
• Luke Lindberg, Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs
• Michael Boren, Under Secretary for Natural Resources and Environment
• Dr. Mindy Brashears, Under Secretary for Food Safety
• Richard Fordyce, Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation
• Scott Hutchins, Ph.D., Under Secretary for Research, Education, and Economics and USDA Chief Scientist
• Tyler Clarkson, General Counsel, U.S. Department of Agriculture
• Yvette Herrell, Assistant Secretary for the Office of Congressional Relations

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