U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins has announced the latest slate of presidential appointments for key Farm Service Agency (FSA) and Rural Development (RD) State Director roles.
“When America’s farming communities prosper, the entire nation thrives. This new group of USDA appointees will ensure President Trump’s America First agenda is a reality in rural areas across the country. I am grateful for the leadership of these new state directors and look forward to their work reorienting the agency to put Farmers First again,” said Secretary Rollins.
FSA State Directors help implement President Trump’s America First agenda and execute the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) policies in planning, organizing, and administering FSA programs through state offices across the country. RD State Directors help affirm the mission of the Trump Administration by focusing on finding ways to empower rural America and unleash economic prosperity.
Tennessee’s state directors are:
Patrick Jaynes Appointed as State Director, Tennessee Rural Development
Patrick Jaynes serves as State Director for Rural Development in Tennessee. As Senior Consultant for Nashville-based Jigsaw Consulting, Patrick engaged in local, state, and federal government relations. Prior to his work with Jigsaw, Patrick served for 18 years as Deputy Chief of Staff and State Director with U.S. Senator Lamar Alexander.
Mike Mayfield Appointed as State Executive Director, Tennessee Farm Service Agency
Mike Mayfield serves as the State Executive Director for the Farm Service Agency in Tennessee. Mike previously served in this position during President Trump’s first term after spending 35 years as the County Director in Giles County, Tennessee. Mayfield owns and operates Mayfield Angus Farm with his family.
