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State FSA Executive Directors Named

State FSA Executive Directors Named

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The Trump administration has appointed State Farm Service Agency Executive Directors. The new director in South Dakota is Paul Shubeck. South Dakota Farm Bureau President Scott VanderWal says his group nominated Shubeck and says he’s a great choice because he has an expansive knowledge that will help the state’s farmers and ranchers.

The new FSA state Executive Director in Minnesota is Joe Martin. Minnesota Cattlemen’s Association President Krist Wollum says Martin has a great background that makes him an excellent choice to lead FSA in Minnesota.

Former Iowa Corn Growers Senior Policy Advisor Amanda DeJong is the new State FSA Executive Director in Iowa. Iowa Corn Growers Chair Kurt Hora says DeJong’s knowledge of federal programs make her the right pick for the position.

The new FSA State Director in Nebraska is Nancy Johner who comes to the job with over 25 years of senior executive leadership in county, state and federal government as well as the private sector.

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