A rural Tennessee native with deep roots in FFA and 4-H is now set to lead USDA’s efforts to advance ag innovation and foster the next generation of industry leaders.
Dr. Jaye Hamby has been appointed as the Director of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture.
He stopped by the RFD-TV Studio and spoke with Suzanne Alexander on his ag background, what this position means to him, and his message to producers.
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