Governor John Hoeven issued this statement: "Former Gov. Schafer’s appointment is a great opportunity for North Dakota farmers and ranchers, as well as for North Dakota’s rural communities, to have their voices heard in Washington. His knowledge of rural economies, as well as his relationship with our congressional delegation, will be a great asset as he takes on the responsibilities of the nation’s chief agriculture officer. We extend our congratulations to Gov. Schafer. This is a real honor for North Dakota.”
North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Roger Johnson says he's happy former Governor Ed Schafer has been nominated as federal agriculture secretary. Johnson says Schafer is predictable and a good administrator. He says it's an honor for North Dakota to have someone nominated for ag secretary.
The leaders of North Dakota's two biggest farm groups say they anticipate former Governor Ed Schafer being a popular federal agriculture secretary. State Farm Bureau President Eric Aasmundstad and Farmers Union President Robert Carlson both say they look forward to working with Schafer.
Senator Kent Conrad released the following statement today regarding the announcement that President Bush has nominated former North Dakota Gov. Edward Schafer to be his next Agriculture secretary. "I just congratulated Governor Schafer and said I welcomed his nomination as a fellow North Dakotan. I hope he will support this Farm Bill, which is good for our state and the nation. I look forward to speaking with him about his views on the Food and Energy Security Act currently under consideration."
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