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Bonnie Johnson
May 23, 2025
Media ArticleThe Trump Administration has appointed Mike Foster as the new State Executive Director (SED) for the USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) in Montana. Foster officially joined the Montana FSA team on May 5, 2025.
“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 Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins.
“FSA State Executive Directors serve in a critical role carrying out USDA’s mission at the state level — ensuring that our focus is on meeting the needs of local agricultural producers by putting farmers and ranchers first,” said FSA Administrator Bill Beam. “Rural communities need our support now more than ever. Our newly appointed state leaders bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to their position as SED, and they will play an integral role in shaping the future of agriculture in their state.”
Foster returns to a familiar position, having served as Montana’s FSA SED during President Trump’s first term. A native of Townsend, Montana, Foster now lives in Bozeman with his wife Mary. Together, they have three grown children and three grandchildren.
In his role, Foster oversees the implementation of key FSA programs, including commodity, conservation, credit, and disaster assistance initiatives. These efforts help ensure a stable and secure food, fiber, and fuel supply nationwide.
FSA continues to support America’s farmers and ranchers through its broad network of state and county offices. For more information, visit fsa.usda.gov.
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