Senate Confirms Moffitt for USDA Post

On Wednesday, the Senate confirmed Jenny Moffitt as Agriculture Department undersecretary for marketing and regulatory programs. Senate Agriculture Committee Chair Debbie Stabenow of Michigan says, “Moffitt brings a wealth of experience and a unique perspective as both a farmer and a policy maker.”

The Senate Agriculture Committee held a hearing on Moffitt’s nomination on July 15, 2021, and voted to advance her out of the committee with bipartisan support. President Biden nominated Moffitt for the position in April. She most recently served as undersecretary at the California Department of Food and Agriculture and previously served as deputy secretary for the agency.

Ranking Senate Ag member John Boozman of Arkansas adds he believes Moffitt “will work in good faith to carry out the regulatory authorities for which she will be responsible in a manner that is consistent with congressional intent.” Moffitt will oversee USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service Agency and the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Agency.

If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekmedia.com