Dear Friend:

I have been a farmer for all of my adult life, and I have had the honor of traveling across the state in service to you as Commissioner of Agriculture since 2005.  I am certainly familiar with the many challenges facing our state’s farmers, agribusiness owners, and other citizens.  Please take a moment to look around the website and learn more about me, the things we have accomplished at the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services in the last few years, and the work we have left to do.  My family and I thank you for your support.