Following the passing of former Secretary of Agriculture Robert Bergland on Sunday, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Collin Peterson released the following statement:

“I am so sorry to hear of Bob Bergland’s passing. Bob served the Seventh District of Minnesota exceptionally before taking his farmer’s experience and work ethic to USDA to make sure that crop insurance, rural development, conservation and research programs worked better for farmers and ranchers across the country. I was fortunate to have visited with him back in August and am proud to continue in his footsteps in serving the residents of the 7th District. I send my condolences to Helen and the entire Bergland family.”