MO State Rep from Neosho accepts Trump appointment
Baker — who serves as a member of the Missouri House of Representatives from the 160th district — announced his appointment late Friday (5/1) by Trump, to be Director of Missouri Rural Development for the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).
In a post on his Facebook page, Baker said, 'This is such an honor to serve my state and help Make America Great Again!'
The official announcement Friday came from U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, Brooke Rollins.
In the USDA news release, Baker is said to be, 'living a life grounded in faith, family, and a relentless drive to serve his community.'
'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.
According to the USDA, the new slate of Rural Development State Directors will help affirm the mission of the Trump Administration by focusing on finding ways to empower rural America and unleash economic prosperity.
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