President Joe Biden nominated Janie Simms Hipp, an agricultural law veteran and member of the Chickasaw Nation, to become USDA’s chief legal officer.
“If confirmed, Janie will join a senior leadership team committed to ensuring the fair and equitable implementation of all USDA programs in service to the American people. Her skills and knowledge will contribute to removing barriers to access wherever they exist, building a fairer and more just food system, and helping to build a stronger, more resilient rural America,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack in a statement.
She is currently the Native American Agriculture Fund CEO and held several USDA positions during the Obama administration.
