U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins today announced the latest slate of presidential appointments for key Farm Service Agency (FSA) and Rural Development (RD) State Director roles.  “When America’s farming communities prosper, the entire nation thrives. This new group of USDA appointees will ensure President Trump’s America First agenda is a reality in rural areas across the country. I am grateful for the leadership of these new state directors and look forward to their work reorienting the agency to put Farmers First again,” said Secretary Rollins.  FSA State Directors help implement and execute the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) policies in planning, organizing, and administering FSA programs through state offices across the country.  RD State Directors help affirm the mission of the Trump Administration by focusing on finding ways to empower rural America and unleash economic prosperity.  Key appointments for California include the following:

• Bryan Anguiano Appointed as State Director, California Rural Development Bryan Anguiano serves as State Director of Rural Development in California. Before being appointed to USDA, Bryan served as California State Director for the Republican National Committee and President Trump’s campaign. During his tenure with the RNC, he oversaw the RNC’s investment for four years and three elections cycles, including the 2022 midterms, 2024 presidential elections, and the California gubernatorial recall.

 

• Connie Conway Appointed as State Executive Director, California Farm Service Agency Connie Conway serves as State Executive Director of the Farm Service Agency in California, a role she held during President Trump’s first term. She most recently served as chairman of the World Ag Expo, the largest annual outdoor agricultural exposition.