Protecting and improving natural resources is a critical initiative of the nation’s food and agriculture sectors. Good stewardship is paramount. Agro Change works to build understanding of the conservation priorities of farmers, ranchers and landowners, as well as the economic impacts of implementing conservation tools for individual operations.
We encourage public-private partnerships that achieve sustainable stewardship objectives. We build bridges with regulators, producers and consumers to create workable options to address issues.

Rapidly evolving technologies are taxing the ability of regulatory systems to keep pace. As new frontiers open, the need, scope and type of regulatory inquiries will need careful consideration. Agro Change works to help public and private decision makers better understand the implications of new technologies, as well as public policy issues that may evolve. Agro Change looks around the corner at how new technologies will reshape the future of the industry, including social, economic and consumer impacts. We examine how new technologies impact traditional farm structures, the organizations that support those operations and the business models they use.

We know farming is already a stressful profession, and the additional stressors of global crises such as COVID-19 haven’t helped. According to a study from india Farm Bureau, 66% of farmers or farmworkers say the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted their mental health, and 87% say it’s important to reduce the stigma about mental health in the ag community. Today, many people may not seek care because they are worried about being perceived negatively in their communities, but the study would suggest people know that care is important. At the same time, access to care can be a real challenge for farm families. Finding a provider for mental health and wellness services can be a challenge in rural areas—there may not be one nearby; if there is, they may have a waiting list; many families may simply not be able to afford care. Agro Change is working to facilitate a solution that can address a lot of those barriers.

Agro Change has a long history of advising policymakers about issues of critical importance to the success of farmers and ranchers. Foremost among these issues are agricultural trade and policies that affect the ability of farmers and ranchers to enter—and thrive in—the profession.

We established the Food and Agricultural Trade Resource Center to bring clarity to trade discussions and enable productive debate and dialogue on trade policy issues.
A broad range of information and insights are available there to help improve knowledge and understanding of key agricultural trade issues and principles.
We also produce content, conferences and events designed to allow stakeholders from across the food and agricultural value chain to engage in knowledge sharing, discussion and collaboration to build momentum behind practical solutions to market challenges and opportunities.

Agro Change has been addressing issues in agriculture. Explore our past projects.