Megan Dwyer
Director, Agricultural Policy
Work
Areas of expertise:
Agriculture and food policy, regenerative agriculture, soil health and nutrient management, climate mitigation, water quality and quantity, conservation and incentive program design, sustainable supply chains, corporate sustainability and science-based targets, systems thinking, public–private partnerships, crop insurance and farm programs
Description
Megan leads development of agricultural policy strategies that deliver environmental benefits while strengthening farm profitability and resilience. Her work focuses on conservation, the farm bill and biofuels, with an emphasis on practical, science-based solutions that work for farmers. She collaborates with farmers, industry partners, researchers and policymakers to advance policies that reduce emissions, improve soil health and water outcomes, and scale sustainable agricultural practices.
Background
Megan brings deep experience in agriculture policy, conservation, and farmer-focused solutions, grounded in her perspective as a fourth-generation Illinois farmer and Certified Crop Adviser. She has helped advance farmer-focused provisions in federal policy, including the USDA Feedstock Carbon Intensity Calculator for the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit, and developed innovative approaches to conservation incentives and crop insurance. She serves on the AGree Coalition Steering Committee and national agriculture and conservation working groups, partnering with farmers, researchers, industry, and government to strengthen farm profitability, improve environmental outcomes, and bridge the gap between policy and on-farm implementation.
Education
- Certified Crop Adviser (CCA)
- BS, Iowa State University