Photo: USDA (Feb. 11, 2026)
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins today welcomed President Donald J. Trump’s appointment of John Rich as Special Envoy for American Landowners.
As Special Envoy, Rich will serve as a leading advocate for America’s farmers, ranchers, and private landowners, helping ensure their concerns are heard and their rights are protected. He will engage directly with landowners across the country and work to address challenges posed by government overreach, activist pressure campaigns, and outside interests that threaten private property rights and the long-term viability of rural communities.
A key focus of Rich’s work will be advocating for landowners facing pressure related to large-scale solar and wind development that may impact productive farmland, ranchland, and rural livelihoods.
USDA news release
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