WASHINGTON, D.C. — On February 20, 2025, Secretary Brooke Rollins convened a roundtable with two dozen farmers from seven states to address pressing agricultural challenges, including strategies to combat avian flu and reduce egg prices. The discussion also covered disaster relief, reducing input costs, expanding markets, and easing regulatory burdens—critical issues impacting rural communities nationwide.
“President Trump is committed to supporting our great American farmers,” Secretary Rollins stated during the meeting. She emphasized the administration’s determination to reverse inflationary pressures, which she attributed to the previous administration, and outlined plans to foster economic recovery in rural America.
Combatting the spread of avian flu and its impact on production was a central focus of the discussion. Rollins outlined a collaborative strategy being developed with the White House to support poultry farmers with the tools and resources necessary to protect their operations and recover from outbreaks. She assured participants that aggressive measures would be implemented to rein in the high egg prices exacerbated during previous years.
Farmers from Virginia, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Iowa, Arkansas, and West Virginia voiced their concerns about the rising costs of inputs, the need for disaster relief aid, and expanded market opportunities. Additionally, participants highlighted barriers facing younger farmers, such as limited access to capital, that threaten the sustainability of agriculture in the U.S.
Rollins pledged to address these issues effectively and reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to honoring financial promises made to farmers. “This problem wasn’t created overnight,” she said, “but we will take swift and decisive action to deliver solutions for families and farmers alike.”
Looking ahead, Rollins stressed that supporting rural communities remains a top priority for the administration. With enhanced strategies and reinforced partnerships, the efforts aim to strengthen the national agricultural sector while driving down costs for consumers, particularly in the grocery aisle. These initiatives could mark the beginning of significant growth and relief within farming communities across the country.
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