Exploring Leadership and Advocacy with Sine Kerr, Live at the 2025 Summer Leadership Conference

In this special live edition of the Arizona Agriculture Connection, Nicole interviews Sine Kerr, former senator and current executive director of the Farm Service Agency, at the Summer Leadership Conference. Kerr shares her journey from falling in love with agriculture as a child in Buckeye to marrying a dairy farmer and building a successful farm and family. She emphasizes the importance of advocacy, relating her experiences in leadership roles, visiting state officials, and speaking on behalf of farmers. Sine discusses the transition from the Senate to her current role, the significance of effective communication and leadership in agriculture, and the pivotal support provided by the Farm Service Agency. She encourages farmers to share their stories and participate in leadership programs, emphasizing continuous learning and advocacy for the agricultural community.Save the date for next year's conference, July 16-17, 2026.