PRESS RELEASE: Biden Administration Appoints Kelly Adkins to Serve as State Executive Director for USDA’s Farm Service Agency in Texas

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The Biden Administration recently appointed Kelly Adkins as the new State Executive Director (SED) for the USDA Texas Farm Service Agency (FSA). Adkins joined the Texas FSA team on May 9, 2022.

“Individuals selected to serve as FSA State Executive Directors are incredible public servants who have a proven track record when it comes to their commitment to advance their states and communities,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “Each will serve on the frontlines, carrying out USDA’s mission at the state level and ensuring the voice of each and every USDA customer is heard. We are fortunate to have each of these talented individuals at this critical time for farmers and producers and rural communities across America.”

A native of Haskell, Texas, Adkins was raised on small family farm in Haskell County where he attended Haskell High School and later Texas Tech University where he earned his Bachelor of Business Degree with a minor in Agriculture.

Adkins enjoyed a career serving the farmers and ranchers of Texas and the FSA in many capacities. including County Executive Director in Grimes and Randall counties, and District Director for the agency overseeing FSA county offices and program delivery for a multi county area of the Panhandle. He is currently a resident of Canyon where he is involved in a small farming/cattle operation. Adkins has been involved in community activities and several state agricultural commodity associations.

As SED, Adkins will be responsible for overseeing the delivery of FSA programs to agricultural producers in Texas. These commodity, conservation, credit, and disaster assistance programs ensure a safe, affordable, abundant, and nutritious food, fiber, and fuel supply for consumers.

“The State Executive Director is a pivotal leadership position for the Agency and for the agricultural producers we serve,” said Marcus Graham, FSA Deputy Administrator for Field Operations. “These leaders, appointed by the Biden-Harris Administration, bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to their respective states. We are happy to have them on board and wish them much success.”