Virginia Cramer, virginia.cramer@sierraclub.org, 804-519-8449
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The Senate today confirmed Gov. Sonny Perdue as head of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In addition to farming, agriculture, and food programs, the U.S.D.A. is responsible for the nation’s forests, including the U.S. Forest Service.
In response, Sierra Club Executive Director Michael Brune released the following statement:
“With every addition to the Trump cabinet, it becomes more clear that the America Trump purports to make great again is not one that includes most Americans. It is deeply troubling that despite his history of crony capitalism, indebtedness to big agribusiness, and denial of climate science, Perdue will now be entrusted with decisions that affect the health and wellbeing of all Americans.
“We will be closely watching Secretary Perdue’s actions on land conservation, forest management, and funding for forest fire fighting. We stand ready to resist attacks on our food, our forests, and our families.”
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