U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced Michael Cabell is appointed by President Donald Trump to serve as the USDA Rural Development State Director for the state of Pennsylvania. Director Cabell will implement President Trump’s America First agenda at USDA Rural Development, ensuring the needs of America’s farmers, ranchers, and producers remain a top priority.
“When America’s farming communities prosper, the entire nation thrives. This new group of USDA appointees will ensure President Trump’s America First agenda is a reality in rural areas across the country. I am grateful for the leadership of these new state directors and look forward to their work reorienting the agency to put Farmers First again,” said Secretary Rollins.
“I’m honored by the trust President Trump and Secretary Rollins have placed in me to lead USDA Rural Development in Pennsylvania,” said Cabell. “Our mission is simple but critical: to strengthen the backbone of America by investing in rural communities. Whether it’s expanding access to reliable infrastructure, supporting farmers and small businesses or improving quality of life, I will work relentlessly to ensure that the America First agenda delivers real results for the people who feed, build, and power this country.”
Michael Cabell brings a strong record of public service and private sector leadership to his role as State Director. He previously served in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, where he worked on issues impacting infrastructure, economic growth, and education in rural communities. Before his legislative service, Michael co-founded a multi-site behavioral healthcare company that serves communities across Pennsylvania.
State Directors serve as the Chief Executive Officer of USDA Rural Development in the states and territories and are tasked with leading teams to carry out the mission of Rural Development to the benefit of all rural Americans. 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. State Directors also provide key leadership to foster a mission-driven, accountable, and high-performing workforce focused on operational excellence, public trust, and responsible stewardship of taxpayer resources.
To learn more about USDA Rural Development’s leadership and programs, view www.rd.usda.gov. For general inquiries, email RD.PA.General.Inquiries@usda.gov.