Speakers

Grant Menke

Deputy Secretary of Agriculture, Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig appointed Grant Menke as Deputy Secretary of Agriculture in January 2023 where he is responsible for the operations of the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, focusing on policy, budget, and personnel. Prior to joining the Department, Menke served as Vice President of Market Development for the Iowa Corn Growers Association and Iowa Corn Promotion Board, State Director for the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development, Policy Director for the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association and held a position on the United States Senate Finance Committee staff of U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley.