Irrigation Association applauds Richard Fordyce’s appointment

Richard Fordyce has been tapped for a key USDA undersecretary position, overseeing critical agricultural and regulatory programs.
BY LUKE REYNOLDS
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The Irrigation Association, Fairfax, Virginia, has expressed its support for the nomination of Richard Fordyce as USDA Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation. Fordyce, a Missouri farmer and former Farm Service Agency Administrator, brings extensive experience to the role, with a strong understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing American agriculture. 

“On behalf of the irrigation industry, I am pleased to congratulate Richard Fordyce on his nomination,” says Irrigation Association CEO Natasha Rankin, MBA, CAE. “We look forward to working with him to help support American farmers increase productivity while showcasing the positive impacts of irrigation. Together we can advance the stewardship of our nation’s water and natural resources, ensuring the vitality of agriculture and continuing to demonstrate the benefits of adopting sustainable irrigation practices.” 

The IA emphasized Fordyce’s background as both a farmer and leader at the federal and state levels, noting his potential to champion policies that promote innovation, strengthen the agricultural workforce and advance water-saving technologies. 

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