Ag America Announces 2024 Executive Committee & National Leadership Team
WASHINGTON, D.C. –– Ag America proudly presents its 2024 Executive Committee. With Republicans now holding all elected agriculture commissioner seats nationwide, we must continue to defend each and every one. The 2024 election will be consequential, seeing how Agriculture Commissioner seats in North Carolina and West Virginia are up for election. As the fight continues, Ag America remains committed to championing the interests of America's farmers and ranchers.
"As Chair of Ag America, my priority remains to ensure that Republican leadership delivers policies that propel our nation's agricultural sector forward," said Ag America Chair Hugh Weathers, South Carolina Commissioner of Agriculture. "Our focus must be on fostering innovation, sustainability, and resilience within our farming communities, driving initiatives that empower farmers and ranchers to thrive in today's ever-evolving landscape."
"The Republican Party is dedicated to providing effective policies that drive economic growth and prosperity for all Americans,” said Ag America Vice Chair Tyler Harper, Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture. “I am committed to advancing initiatives that support our agricultural industries, ensuring they remain vibrant and competitive on the global stage."
"Agriculture is the cornerstone of our nation's economy, and it's imperative that we prioritize policies that support the growth and sustainability of our agricultural communities,” said Jonathan Shell, Finance Chair of Ag America, and Kentucky Commissioner of Agriculture. “As Finance Chair, I am dedicated to ensuring that our resources are directed towards initiatives that bolster the success of farmers and ranchers across the country."
Ag America Executive Committee & National Leadership Team
South Carolina Commissioner of Agriculture Hugh Weathers, Chair
Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture Tyler Harper, Vice Chair
Kentucky Commissioner of Agriculture Johnathan Shell, Finance Chair
Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries Rick Pate, Member at Large
Arkansas Secretary of Agriculture Wes Ward, Executive Committee
Florida Commissioner of Agriculture & Consumer Services Wilton Simpson, Member at Large
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig, Executive Committee
Louisiana Commissioner of Agriculture & Forestry Mike Strain, Executive Committee
Mississippi Commissioner of Agriculture & Commerce Andy Gipson, Member at Large
North Carolina Commissioner of Agriculture Steve Troxler, Member at Large
North Dakota Commissioner of Agriculture Doug Goehring, Member at Large
Texas Commissioner of Agriculture Sid Miller, Member at Large
West Virginia Commissioner of Agriculture Kent Leonhardt, Executive Committee
Ag America remains steadfast in its commitment to advocating for the success and prosperity of America's farmers and ranchers. As the nation's leading voice for agricultural leadership, we look forward to continuing our work in support of our nation's agricultural industries.
ABOUT AG AMERICA
Ag America, one of the four caucuses of the Republican State Leadership Committee, is the only national organization in the United States committed to supporting and electing independently-elected agriculture officials in states across the country. Since 2019, Ag America has fought to protect the future of America’s agriculture industry through forward thinking ideas that recognize the importance of our farmers to the U.S. economy. Republicans currently hold 12 out of 12 elected agriculture official offices.
ABOUT RSLC
The Republican State Leadership Committee (RSLC) is the largest organization of Republican state leaders in the country and only national committee whose mission is to recruit, train, and elect Republicans to multiple down-ballot, state-level offices. Thanks to the RSLC’s growing network of grassroots supporters in all 50 states, the committee helps deliver wins for Republican state legislators, lieutenant governors, secretaries of state, agriculture officials, and state judges across the country.
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