On Saturday, November 23rd, President-elect Trump announced his nomination of Brooke Rollins, a Texan with deep roots in agriculture and policy, as Secretary of Agriculture. Rollins, a native of Glen Rose, Texas, brings an impressive resume to the role, underscoring her dedication to both agriculture and conservative policy initiatives.
As president of the America First Policy Institute, Rollins has been a vocal advocate for Trump’s policy agenda since the organization’s founding in 2021. Before this, she led the Texas Public Policy Foundation, a prominent conservative think tank based in Austin, from 2003 to 2018.
Rollins’s academic achievements reflect her agricultural and leadership expertise. A cum laude graduate of Texas A&M University with a B.S. in Agricultural Development, she made history as the university’s first female student body president. She later earned her law degree from the University of Texas School of Law, further equipping her for public service and policy-making roles.
Her professional experience includes serving as Deputy General Counsel, Ethics Advisor, and Policy Director for former Texas Governor Rick Perry, where she honed her skills in governance and ethical leadership.
If confirmed, Rollins will bring a uniquely Texan perspective to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, emphasizing a balance between innovation and tradition in shaping agricultural policy. Her nomination highlights the administration’s focus on individuals with strong ties to rural America and a passion for supporting the nation’s farmers and ranchers.
As the nomination process unfolds, stakeholders across the green industry and beyond will be watching closely, anticipating the potential impact of Rollins’s leadership on U.S. agricultural policy.
