Washington, D.C. (AgNews890.com) – It’s taken many months, but finally President Joe Biden has appointed a new State Executive Director for North Dakota.  Her name is Marcy Svenningsen of Valley City, ND.  The announcement was made through a USDA press release with several other appointees.

Here’s a portion of Thursdays announcement:

Marcy Svenningsen and her husband own and operate a farm and ranch near Valley City, North Dakota, where they produce wheat, corn, soybeans and feed. For over thirty years, she worked as the Finance Director for the Valley City Open Door Center, a non-profit corporation that provides services to individuals with disabilities. For eight years, Svenningsen served as the Chair of the USDA ND Farm Service Agency State Committee and for twelve years, served as a District Director on the North Dakota Farmers Union board. Most recently, she served as chair of the Cass County Electric Cooperative board of directors and on the Minnkota Power Cooperative board of directors. Svenningsen graduated with a degree in Accounting from Valley City State University.