Kennedy aims to support small farms as Trump nominates him for health secretary

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Secretary of Health and Human Services. Kennedy aims to reform the U.S. Department of Agriculture to support small farms and traditional agriculture, moving away from current practices he claims harm the environment and public health. Nicole Shanahan, Kennedy's former running mate, emphasized the need to restore infrastructure for small and mid-size farms. She highlighted challenges posed by large corporations and the "fake food movement," which she believes undermines local agriculture and health. Shanahan expressed a commitment to investing in local food systems, enabling small growers to produce, process, and distribute their products effectively. She noted that current conditions make it difficult for these farms to remain profitable.