U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Deputy Under Secretary Joe Gilson fannounced that Chris Hoffman has been appointed by President Donald Trump to serve as the USDA Rural Development State Director for the state of Pennsylvania. Director Hoffman 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.
Director Hoffman brings a strong record of agriculture engagement, leadership, mentorship, and outreach to his new role. He previously served as the President of the Pennsylvania Farm Bureau and served on the Board of Directors for the American Farm Bureau. He is also a first-generation swine and poultry farmer. He has spent the last two decades advocating for farmers and rural communities through numerous agriculture leadership positions, his own experiences as a first-generation farmer, and mentoring the next generation in agriculture.
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.