Agricultural leaders urged the Senate to confirm President Donald Trump‘s secretary of agriculture nominee, Brooke Rollins.

In a letter, 28 state agriculture leaders voiced their support for Rollins, describing her as the “ideal” candidate for the position. They justified their stance by citing her experience with American agriculture from a young age, education, and governmental experience. The leaders, including many state directors of agriculture, also cited her experience “on the frontlines” working in state government, believing this gave her proper respect for the importance of cooperation between federal and state officials regarding agriculture.