Advisory Councils
At Field to Market, we rely on consensus-oriented decision-making to build durable solutions on a foundation of shared ownership. Our governance model is designed to give each voting sector equal say, ensuring decisions are fair, balanced, and represent the needs of the full agriculture value chain. Explore more about our governance efforts below.
The Science Advisory Council provides expert guidance to Field to Market's membership that will ensure best available science is used throughout our program when establishing metrics, as well as measuring, monitoring, and reporting on sustainability outcomes. The Council reflects a diversity of scientific disciplines ranging from greenhouse gas modeling, soil science, hydrology, wildlife biology, and statistical sampling. The group assists with providing peer review of key Field to Market reports and publications.
Eligibility: Subject matter experts appointed by the Board of Directors
Term: Two years
Size: Twelve to fifteen members
With questions on the Science Advisory Council, please contact Data Scientist Austin Pearce.
Arelene Adviento-Borbe
Research Agronomist; Delta Water Management Research Unit USDA Agricultural Research Service
Justin Ahern
Environmental Specialist, Nebraska Department of Natural Resources (NeDNR)
Daljeet Dhaliwal
Independent Consultant
Patrick Ewing
Research Agronomist, USDA-ARS Food Systems Research Unit
Neil Hansen
Professor of Soil Science; Department of Plant and Wildlife Sciences, Brigham Young University
Shamitha Keerthi
Science Director for the Regenerative Crop Systems Strategy; North America Agriculture Program, The Nature Conservancy
Ryan Kurtz
Vice President of Agricultural & Environmental Research, Cotton Incorporated
Heidi Peterson
Vice President, Agricultural Research & Conservation, Sand County Foundation (SCF)
Michele Reba
Research Hydrologist, USDA Agricultural Research Service
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