John Rich Takes USDA Landowners Post, Targeting Solar and Wind Pressure on Farmland
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Updated · Fox News · Jun 10
John Rich Takes USDA Landowners Post, Targeting Solar and Wind Pressure on Farmland
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jun 10
Summary
USDA on Wednesday confirmed John Rich as Special Envoy for American Landowners, formalizing the country singer’s social-media announcement earlier this week.
A key part of the role is defending farmers, ranchers and other landowners facing pressure tied to large-scale solar and wind projects that could affect productive farmland and rural livelihoods.
Brooke Rollins said Rich will work with USDA leadership and stakeholders to ensure private-property owners have a stronger voice in decisions affecting their land and communities.
Rich, a longtime Trump supporter with more than 30 years in country music, has recently linked his political activism to defending free speech and rural America.