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Podcast: MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON
Episode: Nelson Takes The Reins As Organic Valley CEO
Description: Organic Valley has selected agricultural veteran and community advocate Shawna Nelson as the cooperative’s fourth CEO, effective March 28. She’s also the cooperative’s first female CEO. Over almost 20 years within the co-op, she has grown from intern to CEO, contributing significantly to Organic Valley’s growth. Born and raised in the Driftless Area, Nelson started her career at Organic Valley in 2005 as an intern. She later moved into marketing, sales analysis, recruitment, employee relations, field operations, and dairy pool management. In every position, Nelson excelled and deepened her understanding of cooperative structure and strategy...