WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) issued the following statement:
“I remain skeptical about the Trump administration’s approach to its management of the USDA, which has included the chaotic, illegal freezing of programs that farmers rely on. However, I believe Brooke Rollins is willing to work hard on behalf of farmers. At her confirmation hearing, Mrs. Rollins committed to me that she would work to ensure USDA programs better support small farmers and that she would make school meals healthier by reducing the amount of harmful ultra-processed foods that are served to our children. Mrs. Rollins also agreed to meet with me and a group of farmers to discuss Packers and Stockyards Act regulations as well as the benefits of state laws such as California’s Prop 12. I look forward to working with Secretary Rollins to create a fair safety net for small and specialty crop farmers, and I look forward to our meeting.”