Richard Fordyce

At a glance

Richard Fordyce is a Missouri farmer and agricultural administrator who has led both the state's agriculture department and USDA's Farm Service Agency.

Summary sources: [1] [2]

Career and documented accomplishments

• Served as director of the Missouri Department of Agriculture from 2013 to 2017 before becoming FSA's Missouri state executive director. [1]
• Was appointed national administrator of the Farm Service Agency in 2018. [1]
• His Senate statement describes service on the Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council and United Soybean Board, and chairmanship of Missouri's Soil and Water Districts Commission. [2]
• The USDA biography describes his family farming operation as producing soybeans, corn and beef cattle. [1]

Role and nomination context

• His July 23, 2025, nomination hearing concerned USDA's Farm Production and Conservation mission area, which supports conservation, disaster response, farm credit and risk management. [2]

Sources and review date

Career and role sources reviewed Oct 14, 2026. These sources may describe developments beyond the nomination snapshot; each nomination entry retains its recorded date and outcome.

1. Secretary Perdue names FSA administrator, May 2018

   USDA Farm Service Agency. Reviewed Oct 14, 2026.

2. Opening statement of Richard Fordyce, July 23, 2025

   Senate Agriculture Committee. Reviewed Oct 14, 2026.