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John Rich named USDA special envoy for American landowners
He’s being sworn in Friday afternoon.
John Rich named USDA special envoy for American landowners
By Lacey Vilhauer
July 02, 2026
Country music singer and businessman John Rich has been named special envoy for American landowners at the U.S. Department of Agriculture, where he will advocate for farmers, ranchers and private landowners on issues involving private property rights and rural communities.
According to a USDA press release, Rich will meet with landowners across the country and work with department leadership and stakeholders on concerns related to federal policies, private property rights and other challenges that affect agricultural landowners.
The department said a priority for Rich will be working with landowners on issues related to large-scale solar and wind energy development on farmland and ranchland. USDA said he will advocate for landowners’ perspectives in discussions affecting their property and communities.
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By Lacey Vilhauer
July 02, 2026
Country music singer and businessman John Rich has been named special envoy for American landowners at the U.S. Department of Agriculture, where he will advocate for farmers, ranchers and private landowners on issues involving private property rights and rural communities.
According to a USDA press release, Rich will meet with landowners across the country and work with department leadership and stakeholders on concerns related to federal policies, private property rights and other challenges that affect agricultural landowners.
The department said a priority for Rich will be working with landowners on issues related to large-scale solar and wind energy development on farmland and ranchland. USDA said he will advocate for landowners’ perspectives in discussions affecting their property and communities.
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