Tue, 06 Sep 2022 12:32:27 CDT
The National Council of Farmer Cooperatives (NCFC) today announced that Zachary Gihorski was joining the organization as director of government affairs and sustainability. In this role, Gihorski will manage a suite of issues including climate, conservation, energy, and biotechnology. energy. In addition, he will lead NCFC’s efforts on sustainability, including leading the organization’s Sustainability Working Group.
Gihorski comes to NCFC from the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA). As associate director of public policy at NASDA, he served as a policy expert on federal legislation, regulations and policy for the 54 state and territorial secretaries, commissioners and directors of agriculture. Prior to his work there, Gihorski worked for the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, where he managed a $4 million agricultural tourism program and spearheaded a statewide brand recognition assessment for the commonwealth’s program to promote Pennsylvania-grown products.
“Zach is a fantastic addition to our team and I would like to welcome him to NCFC,” said Conner. “His background and unique perspective makes him a perfect fit for the organization, strengthening our staff in important areas. I believe that NCFC members will quickly come to value Zach’s expertise across a range of important public policy areas, especially as the agriculture committees begin to write the 2023 farm bill next year.”
Gihorski holds a B.S. in Agriculture Education from Delaware Valley State University and a J.D. from Penn State Dickinson Law. He is a native of Port Norris, New Jersey, where he grew up on his family’s livestock farm. He regularly volunteers to work with 4-H and FFA youth development programs.
