USDA Announces Tribal Advisory Committee Appointments
By Native News Online Staff
October 28, 2026
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the appointment of four members to the USDA Tribal Advisory Committee, along with a call for nominations to fill additional seats.
Appointments:
- Mark Fox, Chairman, Mandan, Hidatsa, Arikara Nation – Great Plains Region
- Enjady Godfrey, General Manager, Mescalero Apache Telecom, Inc. – Southwest Region
- Evan Whitley, Director of Agriculture, Choctaw Nation – Eastern Oklahoma Region
USDA Secretary of Agriculture, Brooke L. Rollins, noted, "Under President Trump’s leadership, USDA is prioritizing farmers and ranchers, including agricultural producers in Indian Country. Tribal Nations have a rich agricultural history and play a vital role in strengthening American agriculture. These appointments reflect our commitment to respecting Tribal sovereignty, fostering economic growth, and ensuring that Tribal voices guide USDA’s efforts."
Representative Angie Craig, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Agriculture, appointed Dr. Bradford Hall, President of Blackfeet Community College, to fill a vacancy.
USDA is seeking eight more nominations for upcoming appointments to be made by:
- The Chair and Ranking Member of the House Committee on Agriculture
- The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs
- The Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.