WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Sen. Katie Britt issued the following press release:

U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) today celebrated the appointment of five Alabamians to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) State Committee.

Shep Morris, Wallace Drury, Billy Hixon, Mike Reeves, and Dr. Mykel Taylor were appointed to serve on Alabama's FSA committee, bringing decades of experience, expertise, and community engagement to their new roles.

These members were appointed by Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins following recommendations from Senator Britt. The FSA State Committee plays a critical role for Alabama farmers by overseeing farm programs, maintaining cooperative relationships with industry stakeholders, and...