Economic Development Leader to Head U.S. Farm Service Agency in Iowa

Economic development leader to head U.S. Farm Service Agency in Iowa

U.S. Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins names southwest Iowa economic development leader Starlyn Perdue to lead the U.S. Farm Service Agency in Iowa.

2 Iowans named to USDA appointments

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced a new slate of presidential appointments to key positions at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Among those with Iowa connections are Doug Hoelscher of Williams and Starlyn Perdue of southwest Iowa. Hoelscher has been appointed minister-counselor to the U.S. Mission to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organizations…

USDA announces new slate of political appointments Jan. 6, 2026

(Washington, D.C., January 6, 2026) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced a new slate of presidential appointments to key positions at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). “Under President Trump’s leadership, USDA is building a powerhouse team of Presidential Appointees deeply committed to uplifting rural America and putting Farmers First. With strong experience in agriculture, public service, and national security, t…

Starlyn Perdue Appointed as State Executive Director for Farm Service Agency in Iowa

(Washington, D.C.) U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced a new slate of presidential appointments to key positions at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Starlyn Perdue was appointed to serve as State Executive Director for Farm Service Agency (FSA) in Iowa. A lifelong resident of southwest Iowa, Starlyn and her husband raise their sons on their family’s Century Farm. With a background in economic development, agricult…

SW Iowa woman appointed to USDA post

(Washington, D.C., January 6, 2026) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins has announced a new slate of presidential appointments to key positions at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Among those named was Starlyn Perdue, who was appointed State Executive Director for Farm Service Agency in Iowa. Starlyn Perdue serves as State Executive Director for Farm Service Agency (FSA) in Iowa. A lifelong resident of southwest Iowa, Sta…