In a USDA press release issued August 11, 2021, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack made the following statement after the successful confirmation of Jenny Lester Moffitt to serve as undersecretary for marketing and regulatory programs at USDA:
u201cCongratulations to Jenny Lester Moffitt on being confirmed to serve as undersecretary for marketing and regulatory programs. Jennyu2019s experience and dedication to her craft, including growing up and working on an organic farm, will help elevate USDAu2019s work to support our producers and protect the health and value of Americau2019s agricultural and natural resources and animals and plants. With her guidance and leadership, USDA will help to build more robust and resilient local and regional food systems that support new, more, and fairer market opportunities for American producers and food companies. We are glad to have her on the team.u201d