STEVENS POINT, Wis., June 3, 2025 – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced Andrew C. Iverson is appointed by President Donald J. Trump to serve as the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development State Director for the state of Wisconsin. Director Iverson will implement President Trump’s America First agenda at USDA Rural Development, ensuring the needs of America’s farmers, ranchers, and producers remain a top priority.
“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.
“I take the trust placed in me whole-heartedly,” Iverson said. “As USDA Rural Development State Director, I will be dedicated to strengthening relationships, streamlining application processes, and providing helpful information to Wisconsinites. I am honored and grateful to be able to lead in an agency that is committed to providing the agricultural and rural development that Wisconsin needs and deserves.”
Iverson most recently served as Executive Director for the Republican Party of Wisconsin and previously held positions with the Republican National Committee, Senator Ron Johnson, Representative Bryan Steil and others.
State Directors serve as the Chief Executive Officer of USDA Rural Development in the states and territories and are tasked with leading teams to carry out the mission of Rural Development to the benefit of all rural Americans. In conjunction with the guidance and support of the National Office, State Directors are responsible for advancing the key priorities and initiatives of the Presidential Administration, the Secretary of Agriculture and the Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development. State Directors also provide key leadership to foster a mission-driven, accountable, and high-performing workforce focused on operational excellence, public trust, and responsible stewardship of taxpayer resources.
To learn more about USDA Rural Development’s leadership and programs, view www.rd.usda.gov.
Photo: USDA Rural Development Wisconsin State Director Andrew C. Iverson. Photo by Veronica Hinke
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