NACD President Steve Robinson, a producer from Marysville, Ohio, today issued the following statement following President Barack Obama’s announcement of NACD Chief Executive Officer Krysta Harden as the Administration’s pick for USDA Assistant Secretary for Congressional Relations.WASHINGTON, D.C.—April 2, 2009—“Last night President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate NACD Chief Executive Officer Krysta Harden as USDA’s Assistant Secretary for Congressional Relations. On behalf of the National Association of Conservation Districts, I congratulate Krysta on this new opportunity. We are excited for Krysta and, once confirmed by the U.S. Senate, we have confidence she will serve with distinction in her new post.
“Krysta’s passion for conservation and public policy has served districts well over the last five years. The Association has grown in many ways under her leadership. She has placed a high priority on maintaining a credible, consistent reputation for conservation districts on Capitol Hill. She emphasized the need to provide necessary valuable resources to our members and the public alike. In all decisions, she took into account the effect on the land, local communities and landowners. Krysta understands the importance of locally-led conservation and has always sought input from the ground level.
“Krysta will lead NACD in the coming weeks until the U.S. Senate holds a confirmation hearing. We have confidence that she will continue to be a champion for conservation and her passion for conservation and sincere love for the land will guide her in her new role.”
