The Agricultural Relations Council is the only association dedicated to serving the unique needs of public relations professionals working in agriculture, food, fiber and other related industries. ARC is a conduit for problem-solving, idea-sharing and collaboration among members, who share a passion for excellence in public relations.

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Agricultural Relations Council

Kristy Mach, Executive Director
Sandra O’Rourke, Membership Director
126 West Main St.
New Prague, MN 56071

Office: 952-758-5811
Fax: 952-758-5813

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2024-2025 Board of Directors

 

Lori Hallowell, President
Bader Rutter
808 P St., Suite 210
Lincoln, NE 68508
Office: 402-434-5307


 

Laurie Langstraat, First Vice President
National Crop Insurance Services
8900 Indian Creek Parkway, Suite 600
Overland Park, KS  66210
Office: 913-685-2767

 

 

Ryan Goodman, Second Vice President
Washington State University – Beef Operations
2154 Country Club Rd
Pullman, WA 99163
Office: 509-335-2280P: 406-465-4295

 

 

Cyndie Shearing, Secretary/Treasurer
American Farm Bureau Federation
600 Maryland Ave. SW
Suite 1000W
Washington, DC  200024
Office: 202-406-3641

 

 

Sally Behringer, Director
MustangRED Communications
1511 West 27th Terrace
Lawrence, KS  66046
Office: 785-218-9759


 

Steve Mercer, Director
U.S. Wheat Associates
1900 Chestnut Avenue
Glenview, IL 60025

 

 

Stephanie D. Moore, Director
G&S Business Communications
4242 Six Forks Road, Suite 1650
Raleigh, NC 27609
Office: 919-870-5718

 

 

Erin Nash, Director
Curious Plot
800 N Washington Ave, Ste 203
Minneapolis, MN 55401
Office: 612-808-8400