Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins talks about the importance of ag programs for the next generation

Agriculture educators and programs like the FFA and 4-H shape our next generation of leaders.

During her exclusive interview with RFD-TV at Commodity Classic, Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins told RFD-TV’s Kirbe Schnoor that our ag programs are imperative.

Watch the full exclusive interview here

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