Lubbock, TX – Today, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) was joined in West Texas by Brooke Rollins, the 33rdUnited States Secretary of Agriculture.
Arrington and Secretary Rollins met with ag stakeholders, administrators and officials from the Texas Tech University System, and Texas Tech students to discuss how the Trump Administration is advocating for Rural America and the ag industry.
“I am excited to welcome my dear friend and Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins to West Texas to meet with our farmers and ranchers, listen to their challenges and concerns, and highlight President Trump’s commitment to a vibrant rural America and the most competitive, productive, and sustainable agriculture industry in the world,” said Chairman Arrington. “Rural America is blessed to have a proud Texan and principled conservative leading our nation’s Department of Agriculture, and I know Brooke will never stop fighting for our farmers and agriculture communities throughout the country. Go WTX and MAGA!”
“We have our fabrics, clothes, and medical supplies because of the land and labor from cotton farmers in Lubbock and surrounding counties,” said Secretary Rollins. “With President Trump in the White House, we are putting farmers first at USDA. We are reversing the harmful policies of the Biden Administration that have put an unnecessary strain on farmers in Texas to ensure they thrive in America’s new Golden Age!”
“I was absolutely impressed with Secretary Rollins’ knowledge of the issues affecting agriculture,” said Kevin Brinkley, Chief Executive Officer, Plains Cotton Cooperative Association. “She’s a quick study and I believe the time she spent listening to the industry will amplify our voice when important decisions are made. I’m proud that Chairman Arrington was able to host her in Lubbock so early in her time as Secretary. This was a big win for West Texas.”
Cotton Classification Complex Tour:
“Proud to show off Texas Tech’s state-of-the-art Cotton Classification Complex to Secretary Rollins,” said Chairman Arrington.“This 30,000 square-foot facility, processing up to 5 million cotton samples every year, is just one of the many reasons why West Texas is the FOOD, FUEL, and FIBER CAPITAL OF THE WORLD!
Production Agriculture Roundtable:
“Great discussion with local producers and commodity groups to talk about the challenges facing the West Texas ag industry in recent years,” said Chairman Arrington. “Secretary Rollins and President Trump are laser-focused on supporting American agriculture and ushering in the new Golden Age of America.
Meeting with FFA Students:
“Agriculture isn’t just her job description, it’s Secretary Rollins’ passion,” said Chairman Arrington. She grew up on a farm in rural Texas, was an officer in her local FFA, and got her degree in agriculture development at A&M. Grateful for her time spent at Texas Tech and meeting with some outstanding FFA students. Wreck ‘em!”
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