Field to Market’s Carrie Vollmer-Sanders Tapped for EPA Farm, Ranch, and Rural Communities Federal Advisory Committee

July 23, 2026

WASHINGTON, DC – Carrie Vollmer-Sanders, president of Field to Market: The Alliance for Sustainable Agriculture®, is among 21 new appointees to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Farm, Ranch, and Rural Communities Federal Advisory Committee (FRRCC) announced this week by EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin. 

The FRRCC exists to provide independent policy advice on crucial environmental issues affecting agriculture and rural communities. 

“In today’s agriculture environment, we see the need to double down on building resilient ecosystems and protecting farmer livelihoods,” says Vollmer-Sanders. “That is the foundation of our work at Field to Market and is personally important to me as a sixth-generation farmer and an active member in my rural Indiana community. Working alongside this committee of farmers, ranchers and business leaders will allow me to bring my expertise and experience together as we build toward a resilient future for our food, feed, fiber, and fuel systems.”

According to the Agency, the committee’s focus will be around key priorities including improving technical assistance, precision agriculture, agricultural conservation, nutrient pollution reduction and long-term farm viability.

“The Trump EPA remains committed to ensuring American farmers and ranchers have a respected seat at the table in this Administration,” said EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin. “The members of the FRRCC bring real-world knowledge and firsthand experience from across the country. Their insights will be instrumental in helping the EPA develop practical, commonsense solutions that enhance our rural communities and support viable farming operations. Together, we will power the Great American Comeback by building stronger, more resilient rural economies while protecting our shared environment.” 

The members of the Farm, Ranch, and Rural Communities Committee include: 

Carrie Vollmer-Sanders, Field to Market, Angola, Indiana

Chad Franke, Rocky Mountain Farmers Union, Lander, Wyoming

Chris Tanner, Tanner Farms, Norton, Kansas

David Graybill, Red Sunset Farm, Mifflintown, Pennsylvania

Eric Orem, Oregon Department of Agriculture, Heppner, Oregon

James Henderson, Richfield Ranch Ag Ventures Inc., La Jara, Colorado

Jason Warren, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Oklahoma

Jeffrey Tiberi, Montana Association of Conservation Districts, Helena, Montana

John Klar, MAHA Farmers Hub, Brookfield, Vermont

Katherine English, Pavese Law Firm, Fort Myers, Florida

Michael Crowder, Brushy Creek Farms, Richland, Washington

Nocona Cook, Cook Farms, Cordell, Oklahoma

Rick Naerebout, Idaho Dairymen’s Association, Twin Falls, Idaho

Dr. Russell Hamlin, Grimmway Farms, Bakersfield, California

Ryan Schohr, Schohr Ranch, Chico, California

Dr. Stanley Culpepper, University of Georgia, Tifton, Georgia

Stephen Logan, Logan Farms, Giliam, Louisiana

Steve Keen, North Carolina Environmental Management Commission, Goldsboro, North Carolina

Stuart Swanson, Iowa Corn Growers Association, Galt, Iowa

Dr. Whitney Crow, Mississippi State University, Starkville, Mississippi

William Thomas (Tom) McDonald, Five Rivers Cattle Feeding, Dalhart, Texas

About Field to Market: The Alliance for Sustainable Agriculture®

Field to Market brings together a diverse group of grower organizations, agribusinesses, brands and retail companies, conservation groups, universities and public sector partners to focus on defining, measuring, and advancing the sustainability of food, feed, fiber, and fuel production. Field to Market comprises nearly 190 members representing all facets of the U.S. agricultural supply chain.