Episode 82: Duane Simpson - Advocating for Science-Based, Farmer-Positive Agricultural Policy
Description
Duane Simpson is Vice President, Head of North America Public Affairs, Science & Sustainability at Bayer Crop Science. He leads the company's Policy & Advocacy and Industry Affairs teams to bring farmer and value chain perspective to agricultural policy making in North America and around the globe. Duane is passionate about helping farmers and agribusinesses share their voices in the current political landscape.
In this episode, we discuss the role of lobbyists in the public policy development process, the inner workings of agencies like EPA and USDA, and the impacts of current policy such as the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. Listen in for advice from Duane on how farmers can advocate for positive ag policy. Duane can be reached through email at duane.simpson@bayer.com.
United States
