Secretary Rollins Highlights Policy Priorities at Kansas Agriculture Roundtable and Top Producer Summit Fireside Chat
February 19, 2025
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins traveled to Kansas and Missouri, respectively, to meet with farmers, ranchers and members of the agricultural community.
Plains, KS and Kansas City, MO, February 18, 2025 – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins traveled to Kansas and Missouri, respectively, to meet with farmers, ranchers and members of the agricultural community to discuss the challenges and opportunities shaping the industry. Conversations focused on expanding market access, strengthening rural economies and ensuring producers have the tools they need to remain globally competitive.
“Kansas is the heartland of American agriculture, and its farmers and ranchers play a vital role in feeding the world,” said Secretary Rollins. . “The meaningful discussions I have participated in over the past two days will help shape policies that support long-term success, not only for Midwest producers, but for agriculture across the country.”On Monday, Secretary Rollins joined U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, MD, and U.S. Representative Tracey Mann for a tour and roundtable discussion at High Plains Ponderosa Dairy in Plains, Kansas. Producers shared their perspectives on the current economic landscape, regulatory concerns, and disaster relief.
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width= »http://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/rollins-finneys-1.png?itok=4PcdeCin » height= »360″ alt= » »480″ » loading= »Secretary Rollins joined US Senator Roger Marshall, MD, and US Representative Tracey Mann for a tour and roundtable discussion at High Plains Ponderosa Dairy in Plains, KS »> »lazy »Her third and final stop in western Kansas was at the National Beef Packing Plant in Liberal, Kansas. Secretary Rollins took a tour of the plant and met with plant management and workers.
width= »http://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/rollins-packing-plant.jpg?itok=p8AY_gr5″ height= »480″ alt= » »365″ » loading= »Secretary Rollins participated in a tour of the facility and met with leaders and workers of the plant »> »lazy »On Tuesday, Secretary Rollins participated in an informal discussion at the Top Producer Summit in Kansas City, MO, where she and Senator Marshall spoke with leading agricultural producers about international market expansion and the state of the agricultural economy.
width= »http://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/rollins-producer-summit.png?itok=Wk8lyPXq » height= »480″ alt= » »360″ » loading= »Secretary Rollins participated in a fireside chat at the Top Producer Summit in Kansas City, MO »> »lazy » Following the event, Secretary Rollins hosted a roundtable with farmers from multiple states and industries to discuss USDA policy priorities.
width= »http://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/rollins-roundtable-discussion.jpg?itok=L2K-7z4o » height= »227″ alt= » »303″ » loading= »Secretary Rollins hosted a roundtable discussion with farmers spanning multiple states and sectors to discuss policy priorities for USDA »> »lazy »Stay up to date on Secretary Rollins’ latest news and engagements by following @SecRollins on
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