For 250 years, American liberty has been rooted and renewed in the land our farmers own, cultivate and harvest. After all, our very freedom depends on our continued ability to feed ourselves, making food security a matter of national security. Here in the Cornhusker State, we are leading the way to preserving our freedom by protecting the future of Nebraska family farms.
Photos: USDA chief Rollins swings through Nebraska
United States Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins speaks to the press and constituents on Monday at the Ohnoutka Family Farm near Valparaiso.
OLIVIA ANDERSON, Journal Star
Constituents of United States Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins hold “Farmers First” signs while standing next to her on Monday at the Ohnoutka Family Farm in Valparaiso.
OLIVIA ANDERSON, Journal Star
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins speaks to the press and constituents on Monday at the Ohnoutka Family Farm near Valparaiso.
OLIVIA ANDERSON, Journal Star
Local FFA students stand next to U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins as she addresses the press on Monday at the Ohnoutka Family Farm near Valparaiso.
OLIVIA ANDERSON, Journal Star
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins speaks to press surrounded by lawmakers, farmers and FFA students in front of a combine harvester on Monday at the Ohnoutka Family Farm near Valparaiso.
OLIVIA ANDERSON, Journal Star
Gov. Jim Pillen (left) steps aside after introducing Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins on Monday at the Ohnoutka Family Farm near Valparaiso.
OLIVIA ANDERSON, Journal Star
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins speaks to media surrounded by lawmakers, farmers and FFA students in front of a combine harvester on Monday at the Ohnoutka Family Farm near Valparaiso.
OLIVIA ANDERSON, Journal Star
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins speaks to press surrounded by lawmakers, farmers and FFA students on Monday at the Ohnoutka Family Farm near Valparaiso.
OLIVIA ANDERSON, Journal Star
Constituents of U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins listen to her speak while standing beside a combine harvester on Monday at the Ohnoutka Family Farm in Valparaiso.
OLIVIA ANDERSON, Journal Star
United States Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins speaks to press surrounded by lawmakers, farmers and FFA students Monday at the Ohnoutka Family Farm near Valparaiso.