The Crop Science Podcast Show - Kip Tom: Securing U.S. Agriculture | Ep. 146
Sep 29, 2026In this episode of The Crop Science Podcast Show, Kip Tom, Chairman of Tom Farms and Chairman of Farmers and Rural America at the America First Policy Institute, explains why food security depends on resilient domestic supply chains, digital infrastructure, innovation, and profitable farms. He discusses fertilizer and crop protection dependencies, AI in agriculture, workforce and capital challenges, and the need to balance healthier food systems with multiple farming models. Listen now on all major platforms!
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What you'll learn:
- U.S. food security risks
- Agricultural supply chains
- Digital agriculture and AI
- Farm capital and labor
- Food policy and profitability
Meet the guest:
Kip Tom is Chairman of Tom Farms and Chairman of Farmers and Rural America at the America First Policy Institute. His work connects agricultural production, business leadership, and policy, with a focus on strengthening American agriculture, improving competitiveness, and supporting food security. Hear Kip Tom share perspectives on innovation, agricultural resilience, and the future of farming on The Crop Science Podcast Show, available on all major platforms.
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