According to a press release from the United States Department of Agriculture, The United States Secretary of Agriculture, Brooke Rollins, has announced a new appointee to serve as the USDA Rural Development State Director for the state of Indiana.
Steve Howell has been appointed by President Trump for the position. Howell most recently served as the Senior Director for Industry Affairs for the Indiana Soybean Alliance, the Indiana Corn Marketing Council, and the Indiana Corn Growers Association. Previously he served as the Director of Community Affairs for the Indiana Department of Environmental Management, and as Deputy District Director for Congressman Mark Souder. Howell holds a graduate degree in Public Administration from Ball State University, and an undergraduate degree in Political Science from Indiana University.
The press release states that Howell is engaged in his family farm in Jay County, Indiana.
The press release also states that 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.
To learn more about the USDA’s Rural Development’s leadership and programs, you can visit rd.usda.gov.
