North Carolina’s former Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Michael Regan has been nominated by President Elect Joe Biden to head up the Federal Environmental Protection Agency. South Dakota Pork Producers Council President Craig Andersen has no real concerns with the appointment and says Regan is good about listening to producers concerns.
He says because agriculture makes up such a small part of the country, it’s critical to have policy makers and department leaders willing to hear their concerns.
Andersen is confident that Regan will follow sound science when making decisions that effect agriculture and the environment.
Both the National Pork Producers Council and National Corn Grower’s Association say they’re looking forward to working with the new EPA administrator once he’s confirmed.
