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Johnson appointed new Georgia FSA director

Posted on August 30, 2025 3:16 AM

The Trump administration appointed Duncan Johnson, Jr. to serve as the state executive director (SED) for the USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) in Georgia. Johnson joined the Georgia FSA team on May 5.

“FSA state executive directors serve in a critical role carrying out USDA’s mission at the state level - ensuring that our focus is on meeting the needs of local agricultural producers by putting farmers and ranchers first,” said USDA FSA Administrator Bill Beam. “Rural communities need our support now more than ever. Our newly appointed state leaders bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to their position as SED, and they will play an integral role in shaping the future of agriculture in their state.”

Johnson most recently served as president of Johnson Consulting and Mediation, located in Augusta. Before that he spent 28 years as a new car dealer. He has served 11 years on the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Board and previously served as a trustee for Leadership Georgia and the Georgia Board of Physicians Workforce. He is a director of Camp Lakeside Pediatrics Disabilities Camp.

Duncan and his wife, Kaci, live in Augusta and have two adult children. In his spare time, he enjoys bird hunting and fishing.

As SED, Johnson is responsible for overseeing the delivery of FSA programs to Georgia farmers, ranchers and forest landowners. These commodity, conservation, credit, and disaster assistance programs ensure a safe, affordable, abundant and nutritious food, fiber, and fuel supply for all Americans. 

FSA implements agricultural policy, administers credit and loan programs, and manages conservation, commodity, disaster recovery and marketing programs through a national network of state and county offices and locally elected county committees. For more information, visit www.fsa.usda.gov.

Georgia Farm Service Agency Director Duncan Johnson / Photo courtesy of Ga. FSA