NACD: NRCS CHIEF LOHR TO STEP DOWN
WASHINGTON, D.C. – August 6, 2020 – On Friday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Chief Matt Lohr announced in an online video that he will be leaving USDA this month in order to return to Virginia and farm full-time.
Calling the moment “bittersweet” in a Facebook post, Lohr stated, “I have been so blessed to lead this agency, and I will cherish the experience forever.”
Lohr’s last day will be Friday, Aug. 14. NRCS Associate Chief Kevin Norton will serve as acting chief of NRCS.
“Matt has committed his entire life to the betterment of agriculture, and we are grateful for his service to USDA,” said U.S. Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue in a statement. “The knowledge and experience he brought to the table helped ensure our locally-led, science-based approach continues to offer farmers the conservation solutions needed to enhance their environment and commercial viability.”
NACD has been very fortunate to work with Lohr for the past two years, as he has been instrumental in helping champion the conservation mission while supporting the 3,000 NRCS field offices and their employees across the nation. We wish him and his family the best moving forward.
The mission of the National Conservation Foundation (NCF) is to identify and advance strategic programs and partnerships to deliver conservation solutions through locally-led conservation and to develop the next generation of conservation leaders. Learn more at www.nacdnet.org/national-conservation-foundation.
