Secretary Rollins Welcomes President Trump’s Appointment of John Rich as Special Envoy for American Landowners

By RAN Editor | June 29, 2026
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As Special Envoy, Rich will serve as a leading advocate for America’s farmers, ranchers, and private landowners, helping ensure their concerns are heard and their rights are protected. He will engage directly with landowners across the country and work to address challenges posed by government overreach, activist pressure campaigns, and outside interests that threaten private property rights and the long-term viability of rural communities.

A key focus of Rich’s work will be advocating for landowners facing pressure related to large-scale solar and wind development that may impact productive farmland, ranchland, and rural livelihoods. He will work closely with USDA leadership and stakeholders to ensure landowners have a strong voice in decisions affecting their property and communities.

“America’s farmers, ranchers, and landowners are among the greatest stewards of our nation’s resources and the backbone of our rural communities,” said Secretary Rollins. “President Trump understands that private property rights are fundamental to the American way of life. John Rich has long been a champion for rural America, and I look forward to working alongside him as we continue fighting for the people who feed, fuel, and clothe our nation.”

“President Trump has afforded me the great honor of serving as Special Envoy for American Landowners,” said Special Envoy Rich. “I look forward to representing and advocating for landowners’ rights and standing up for the farmers, ranchers, and rural families who work every day to provide for our country. Protecting private property rights and ensuring that landowners are not harassed, intimidated, or pressured by outside interests will be at the heart of this mission.”

The appointment reflects President Trump’s ongoing commitment to ensuring that America’s farmers, ranchers, foresters, and landowners have a strong voice in Washington and a federal government that supports, rather than hinders, their success.

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Enclosed you will find a link for USDA Lawfare Submission Portal

https://www.usda.gov/lawfare
“Thank you for visiting https://www.usda.gov/lawfare. This form is for farmers, ranchers, agricultural producers, and other USDA customers who have fallen victim to unfair or politically motivated lawfare to provide USDA with information regarding the potential lawfare. Impacted individuals or businesses can submit their concerns and experiences below so the USDA team may address the situation.”
“What is Agricultural Lawfare? Agricultural lawfare is the use of administrative, legal, and legislative government systems to adversely impact farmers, ranchers, and agricultural producers. Political considerations and extreme environmental and other progressive policy goals often motivate lawfare. Lawfare in the agricultural context typically takes the form of the following: excessive red tape and permitting on the federal, state, or local levels; use of litigation by private and public entities to deter favorable outcomes for agriculture; use of egregious civil and criminal penalties; and use of eminent domain to inhibit agricultural production.
Please answer the following questions as completely as possible so USDA may review the issue appropriately.”
Please Submit Your Experience of fight to protect your Legacy, against the encroachment of Eminent Domain for CCS.

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