USFRA hires Erin Fitzgerald as new CEO

06/20/18 1:19 PM By Sara Wyant

The U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance selected Erin Fitzgerald to lead the organization as its next chief executive officer, starting on July 16.

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