Brown Statement on the Appointment of Terry Cosby to be Chief of the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH), member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, released the following statement after President Biden announced the appointment of Terry Cosby to be Chief of the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). Brown was a strong advocate for Cosby’s appointment during the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) selection process.

“Terry has spent more than 40 years working at USDA to protect agricultural lands and help producers implement sustainable farming practices. I’ve worked with Terry for many years on conservation priorities in Ohio and know that no one is more qualified for this role. With Terry on the job, Ohioans will know they have a trusted voice at USDA to help farmers get back on their feet from the pandemic, ensure that American agriculture is a leader in fighting climate change, and protect our lands and keep our waters safe for the next generation." 

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