IL Corn’s Megan Dwyer Nominated for EPA’s Farm, Ranch, and Rural Communities Advisory Committee

November 14, 2024
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Megan Dwyer, IL Corn’s Director of Conservation and Nutrient Stewardship, has been appointed to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Farm, Ranch, and Rural Communities Advisory Committee where she will provide policy advice and recommendations to the EPA Administrator on crucial environmental issues affecting agriculture and rural communities. 

 

Members were chosen for their expertise in key EPA priority areas, including climate change and sustainable agricultural practices, and represent a variety of agricultural sectors, rural stakeholders, and diverse geographies. 

Dwyer is not only a family farmer but also represents Illinois corn farmers in many conversations related to conservation practice adoption, Endangered Species Act, 45Z tax guidance, nutrient management, and more. Finally, Dwyer is a certified crop advisor and shares in ownership of Ag Authority, an agronomy consulting opportunity for farmers to improve sustainability and in-field efficiency. 

 

To say that Dwyer is well qualified for this opportunity to represent Illinois farmers on crucial environmental policy issues is an understatement. Her nomination was supported by IL Corn, Senator Dick Durbin, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski, and former Congresswoman Cheri Bustos. 

 

Read more about the work of this committee.

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