Director, Government Affairs

• Represent Farm Bureau and advocate the organization’s policy positions to Congress, the Executive branch, the media and other private sector organizations. Present Farm Bureau views in speeches before appropriate groups, public forums, and Farm Bureau meetings. • Develop and implement long- and short-term action plans that lead to the accomplishment of Farm Bureau’s policies on food, nutrition, and other issues as assigned. • In collaboration with members of the Public Policy Department, develop and implement long- and short-term action plans that lead to the accomplishment of Farm Bureau’s policies and other issues as assigned. • Prepare and deliver remarks to public audiences, regulators and regulatory agencies, as well as draft congressional testimony, letters to Capitol Hill, memoranda for internal distribution within Farm Bureau, public-facing Policy Intel reports and detailed regulatory comments on Federal rulemakings. • Leverage support for Farm Bureau policy by establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with: • Appropriate personnel in assigned Congressional and federal administrative and regulatory agencies • State Farm Bureau leadership and staff • Industry trade associations and private sector coalitions • Industry partners in food and agribusiness sectors • Keep abreast of legislative developments, rulings and rulemaking proceedings and prepare analyses and/or statements on these matters. • Organize and participate in meetings and conferences in appropriate subject areas as needed and serve on special committees and coalitions. • Work with state Farm Bureaus in visits to Washington, D.C. and make presentations at meetings called by the states.