Our job is to ensure that meat and poultry products are safe, wholesome, accurately labeled for the benefit of the American consumers, and to make sure that they are in compliance with all federal laws.

The industry is becoming very ready for animal identification.

Fortunately, when it comes to meat and poultry, I have the really wonderful situation of having producers and processors that produce and process a very high-quality product.

On the professional side, those 18 years on the farm instilled my love for agriculture.

The meat and poultry industries are outstanding industries, and it's going to be a very natural fit for me.

Our job is to ensure that meat and poultry products are safe, wholesome, accurately labeled for the benefit of the American consumers, and to make sure that they are in compliance with all federal laws.

Growing up on a dairy farm, you certainly learn discipline and a commitment to purpose.