Dr. Ronald Howell, Jr. appointed as the Executive Director of USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) in Virginia

President Joe Biden announced his intent on January 13, 2022, to appoint our own Dr. Ronald Howell, Jr. as the Executive Director of USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) in Virginia. Dr. Howell was included in a shortlist of new USDA appointees about whom Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said, “As we work to build a better America, we need talented and experienced staff working in our state offices.” He added, “We are thrilled to welcome these dedicated individuals to USDA at such an important time in the Biden-Harris administration.”