Cooperative Voice

Brett Sciotto started the Center for American Food Power because the threats facing U.S. agriculture aren't a bad streak — they're a structural misalignment that's been building for decades. In this episode, the former Army intelligence officer and founder of Idealyst Innovation joins Duane Simpson to explain why America risks losing the global ag race, why cooperatives are positioned to lead the turnaround, and why waiting for the damage to be done is the worst possible strategy.

With special guest:
Brett Sciotto, CEO, Idealyst Innovation and founder, Center for American Food Power

What is Cooperative Voice?

Running a farmer co-op today means navigating a complicated set of pressures from global markets and evolving public policy to building a skilled workforce and adopting new technology – all while continuing to meet the expectations of the farmer-owners you serve. Every month, Cooperative Voice brings you the cooperative leaders, policymakers, and experts who have something important to say about the business and policy environment shaping America's farmer-owned co-ops.