The National Poultry & Food Distributors Association (NPFDA) Annual Convention and Showcase Names Ted Mckinney as the 2025 Breakfast Keynote Speaker

McKinney brings a wealth of experience to the podium, having served as the first Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs at the USDA from 2017 to 2021. His extensive background includes roles at Dow AgroSciences and Elanco, as well as serving as Indiana’s Director of Agriculture.

Top USDA Trade Official to USApple: Trade Must be “Free, Fair and Reciprocal”

August 26, 2019 U.S. Apple Association

Free, fair and reciprocal trade for U.S. agriculture was the resounding message from Agriculture Under Secretary Ted McKinney at the U.S. Apple Association’s 2019 Outlook and Marketing Conference in Chicago. McKinney spoke at the 124th annual meeting of apple growers and businesses about the importance of a “two-way street” in trading partnerships.