Bettencourt appointed chief of NRCS

Aubrey Bettencourt was recently appointed as the chief of the United States Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service. 

Bettencourt, a third-generation California farmer, brings extensive experience in agriculture, water and sustainability to her new role. She most recently served as the global director of government relations and external affairs for Netafim, a global company focused on agriculture irrigation technology. 

“FPAC [Farm Production and Conservation Business Center] is the most farmer-facing mission area at USDA, housing the Farm Service Agency, the Risk Management Agency, and the Natural Resources Conservation Service—agencies producers rely on every day,” said U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins. “Following this week’s $10 billion economic assistance announcement, these appointees will help ensure that support gets to farmers and ranchers without bureaucratic delays. Strong leadership in FPAC means real results, less red tape, and a USDA that works for those who feed, fuel, and clothe America. I’m proud to welcome these new leaders who will champion our farmers and rural communities.” 

See the USDA announcement here.