LOUISVILLE, KY – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following statements today regarding the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announcement of the following appointments:

President Donald Trump appointing Brian Lacefield of Christian County to serve as the Executive Director for the Kentucky Farm Service Agency (FSA):

“I congratulate Brian Lacefield, of Hopkinsville, on his appointment to serve as the executive director of the Kentucky Farm Service Agency. Responsible for more than $330 million of payments and loans to Kentucky farmers last year, the FSA is a vital resource for the Commonwealth’s agricultural community. With his wealth of experience working in agriculture, Brian is ready to serve and support Kentucky’s farmers in his new role. I commend President Trump for selecting another qualified Kentuckian to serve in the Administration.”

President Donald Trump appointing Hilda Legg of Pulaski County for the position of State Director for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) office of Rural Development in Kentucky:

“President Trump made another strong choice when he appointed Hilda Legg, of Pulaski County, to serve as the State Director for Rural Development in Kentucky for the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Her work in both public service and nonprofits has focused on the economic development of rural communities throughout the Commonwealth. As State Director, Hilda will oversee numerous programs dedicated to improving the quality of life in rural parts of our state. I am grateful that Hilda has agreed to serve Kentucky and the nation once again, and I look forward to working with her.”