Ronald Garrett has been appointed State Executive Director for the USDA Farm Service Agency in North Carolina.
Garrett began his new role on May 5. As SED, he is responsible for overseeing the delivery of FSA programs to the state’s agricultural producers. The commodity, conservation, credit and disaster assistance programs ensure a safe, affordable, abundant and nutritious food, fiber, and fuel supply for all Americans.
“FSA State Executive Directors serve in a critical role carrying out USDA’s mission at the state level — ensuring that our focus is on meeting the needs of local agricultural producers by putting farmers and ranchers first,” said FSA Administrator Bill Beam. “Rural communities need our support now more than ever. Our newly appointed state leaders bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to their position as SED and they will play an integral role in shaping the future of agriculture in their state.”
Garrett served as an FSA county Executive Director for more than 34 years. He started his career with FSA as a county Operations Trainee in 1991 and worked in several county offices after completing his training. Garrett has received numerous awards from the National Association of State and County Office Employees for service to his community, FSA and agriculture. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in agricultural business management from N.C. State University.
In a press release announcing the appointment, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said, “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.”