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NAWG Applauds Senate Confirmation of Deputy USDA Secretary Stephen Vaden

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Elizabeth Rivera | 202-547-7800 | erivera@wheatworld.org

NAWG Applauds Senate Confirmation of Deputy USDA Secretary Stephen Vaden

Washington, D.C. (June 11, 2025) – Today, the United States Senate confirmed Stephen Vaden as the next Deputy Secretary of the United States Department of Agriculture. The National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) CEO Chandler Goule provided the following statement in response.

“Congratulations to Deputy Secretary Vaden on his confirmation. As someone who comes from a farming family, Mr. Vaden brings firsthand knowledge of the challenges and opportunities facing our nation’s producers and rural communities. NAWG looks forward to working closely with Deputy Secretary Vaden to advance the wheat growers’ priorities and strengthen the future of the wheat industry.”

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NAWG is the primary policy representative in Washington D.C. for wheat growers, working to ensure a better future for America’s growers, the industry and the general public. NAWG works with a team of 20 state wheat grower organizations to benefit the wheat industry at the national level. From their offices on Capitol Hill, NAWG’s staff members are in constant contact with state association representatives, NAWG grower leaders, Members of Congress, Congressional staff members, Administration officials and the public.