Agriculture Policy, Local Economies & Cooperative Leadership with CEO Beth Ford

In this episode, Land O’Lakes, Inc. President and CEO Beth Ford explores how smart policy, cooperative leadership, and public-private partnerships shape the economic future of rural America. From the Upper Midwest to farming communities across the Great Plains.Ford breaks down the critical issues facing rural regions, including broadband access, workforce development, supply-chain resilience, and agricultural innovation. She also discusses how cooperatives support producers in states like Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, and the Dakotas, and why legislative advocacy is essential for strengthening local economies.This conversation offers a grounded look at rural vitality, giving listeners perspective on how national policy decisions directly influence the prosperity of farming communities, agribusiness, and the broader food system across the American heartland.Something Greater has changed its name to Rooted In Tomorrow. The podcast name change is effective April 2022. Subscribers will not need to resubscribe. Push alerts will remain for those who have subscribed through Apple Podcasts. Search for, "Rooted In Tomorrow" by Land O'Lakes, Inc. on all your podcast platforms. "Something Greater" will no longer be searchable content effective May 2022. Check out Rootedintomorrow.com for more stories of incredible farmers!Follow Land O'Lakes Inc at:Facebook: www.facebook.com/LandOLakesIncInstagram: @LandOLakesIncLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/landolakesinc/Follow along with our other businesses. Dairy: www.landolakes.comAnimal Nutrition: www.purinamills.comCrop Protection: www.winfieldunited.comSustainability: www.truterraag.comauthenci.com