The Farm Foundation announced today that Shari Rogge-Fidler has resigned as president and CEO of the Farm Foundation after leading the organization since 2019.

The nonprofit announced the appointment of Todd Van Hoose as interim president and CEO while the board conducts an executive search. Van Hoose recently completed his first three-year term on the Farm Foundation Board of Directors, following a decades-long career across food and agriculture, including serving as president and CEO of the Farm Credit Council. 

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“Todd has been a strong advocate for the food and agricultural sector for decades,” Farm Foundation Board Chair Cheri De Jong said in a statement. “He is a thoughtful and steady leader who will guide Farm Foundation in the months ahead and support the continued momentum of our work.” 

“I’m honored to step into the role of Interim President & CEO,” Van Hoose said. “I’ve had the privilege of working alongside Farm Foundation through my time on the board and have seen firsthand the strength of this team and its mission. I look forward to supporting the organization as we continue building on that foundation.” 

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