Newton has been promoted from director, market intelligence to chief economist. In this role he will manage AFBF’s economics team in conducting analysis in support of the organization’s advocacy goals for reaching policy objectives. In addition, he will direct the team’s market analysis on issues of interest to grassroots farmer and rancher members, and state Farm Bureau leaders and staff. Newton joined AFBF in 2016, bringing a wealth of experience from his previous positions which include agricultural economist at the Agriculture Department, a fellowship with the Senate Agriculture Committee and chief economist at the National Milk Producers Federation. Newton earned his Ph.D. in agricultural economics from The Ohio State University; master’s degrees in economics and agricultural economics from The Ohio State University; and a bachelor’s degree in business economics from the University of Louisville. He will report to AFBF Vice President Public Affairs Dale Moore.
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