Ray Starling

Brooke Rollins went before the Senate Ag Committee Thursday as she prepares to be confirmed as President Trump's secretary of Agriculture.  One former Trump White House insider gives Rollins and her nomination two thumbs up.  Ray Starling is the general counsel for the North Carolina Chamber and served as chief of staff to Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue under the previous Trump administration. He also

In announcing leadership for Department of Agriculture agencies last week, Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue also announced the movement of Ray Starling from the White House to USDA. Agri-Pulse reports that Starling, who has served as a special assistant to the president for agriculture, will now serve as Secretary Perdue’s chief of staff.  ...

Earlier this year a White House interagency task force led by agriculture secretary Sonny Purdue released its report on how to improve rural prosperity in our nation. Agricultural communities were included in that assessment.   A report with more than 100 recommendations addressed issues such as e-connectivity, quality of life, and economic development. Implemen...