WASHINGTON – Under the leadership of Chairman John Boozman (R-AR), the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry advanced the nominations of Michael Boren to be Under Secretary of Agriculture for Natural Resources and Environment and Richard Fordyce to be Under Secretary of Agriculture for Farm Production and Conservation.
“I’m proud to support the nominations of Michael Boren and Richard Fordyce to key leadership positions at USDA. Their guidance will be essential to advancing President Trump's priorities and championing American agriculture. I look forward to confirming these nominees on the Senate floor,” Chairman Boozman said.
The nominations head to the full Senate for consideration.