WASHINGTON, D.C. – This afternoon, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) met with former Governor Sonny Perdue, President Trump’s nominee to serve as Secretary of Agriculture. Senator King released the following statement after the meeting:

            “Governor Perdue and I had a substantive and constructive conversation this afternoon,” Senator King said. “We focused primarily on the strength and diversity of Maine’s agricultural base and discussed how – whether it be increasing access to rural broadband, enhancing agricultural infrastructure for Maine farmers and processors, or supporting dairy farmers – the upcoming Farm Bill and federal policy must remain flexible enough to support all types and sizes of agricultural production. I was impressed with Governor Perdue and look forward to following his confirmation hearing before the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee.”

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