Blaine Nelson

Blaine Nelson is a Senior Agricultural Economist at Farmer Mac since December 2022, with extensive experience in agricultural research and strategy gained from previous positions at MetLife as Associate Director and Associate. Responsibilities at MetLife included presenting strategy updates, managing key projects related to portfolio underwriting, and analyzing agricultural mortgage portfolios. Blaine's earlier roles included an Analyst position at The Atkins Group, a Graduate Fellow at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and a Market Research position with John Deere, among others, showcasing a strong background in economic analysis, project management, and market research within the agricultural sector. Educational qualifications include a Master's degree in Agricultural and Applied Economics from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and a Bachelor's degree in Applied Economics from the University of Minnesota.