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Friends of Brooke Rollins describe behind-the-scenes of her confirmation hearing

January 24, 2025 11:06 AM • 
RFD NEWS STAFF, Currey McCullough

The farm sector heard key priorities from USDA Secretary nominee Brooke Rollins during her confirmation hearing before the Senate Ag Committee.

Friends with Rollins, who served alongside her during her time in the FFA, were in attendance. Marci Schnitker and Brent Graves joined RFD-TV’s own Tammi Arender to discuss their time with Brooke in the FFA, what it was like being at the hearing, and their special moment of prayer.

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