(Washington, D.C., May 2, 2025) – 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. Dane Maxwell has been appointed to serve as State Director for Rural Development in Mississippi.
“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.
RD State Directors help affirm the mission of the Trump Administration by focusing on finding ways to empower rural America and unleash economic prosperity.
"I am truly honored to receive this appointment from President Trump to serve the state of Mississippi as State Director," said Maxwell. "As State Director, it's my job to implement the President Trump's and Secretary Rollins' priorities locally, empowering rural communities from the ground up. My goal is to ensure public trust and responsible stewardship of federal resources while committing to preserving and strengthening rural communities in Mississippi."
Mr. Maxwell is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran. He retired from law enforcement and is a successful businessman, creating two successful national companies. He was elected as Mayor of his hometown of Pascagoula, Mississippi, and later elected Mississippi Public Service Commissioner serving the southern twenty-seven counties in Mississippi.