American Sugar Alliance Congratulates Stephen Vaden on Confirmation as Deputy Secretary of Agriculture

On behalf of the nation’s sugarbeet and sugarcane farmers and workers, the American Sugar Alliance issued the following statement on Stephen Vaden’s confirmation as Deputy Secretary of Agriculture at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA): 

“The American Sugar Alliance congratulates Stephen Vaden on his confirmation as Deputy Secretary of Agriculture. Deputy Secretary Vaden brings a wealth of experience in agriculture – including his previous tenure at USDA – and a commitment to putting America’s farmers first. He recognizes the importance of a robust farm safety net, especially as the agriculture sector navigates rising input costs and other challenges. We look forward to collaborating with him to strengthen domestic sugar production and safeguard our national food security.” 

America’s sugar producers are proud to support more than 151,000 jobs coast to coast, drive $23.3 billion in annual economic impact, and provide a steady, affordable supply of made-in-America sugar. American sugarbeet and sugarcane farmers and workers supply approximately 75% of the sugar consumed nationwide.