Rebeckah Freeman Adcock

Rebeckah Freeman Adcock has a diverse and extensive work experience spanning over a period of several decades. Rebeckah Freeman currently holds the position of Vice President, U.S. Government Relations at the International Fresh Produce Association, a role they began in May 2022. Prior to this, they served as Vice President of Government Affairs at the National Mining Association from January to April 2022.

Before their roles in the associations, Rebeckah worked at the USDA Rural Development as Administrator of the Rural Business-Cooperative Service from July 2020 to January 2021. In this role, they managed a budget of over $2 billion for various rural business financial lending programs and led a team of 95 employees throughout the pandemic without interruption to program delivery or customer service. Rebeckah Freeman also spearheaded the launch and promotion of the Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program, aimed at encouraging private sector investment in renewable fuels availability.

Prior to their time at USDA Rural Development, Rebeckah held positions at the USDA as the Regulatory Policy & Reform Officer and Senior Advisor to the Secretary from April 2017 to July 2020. In this role, they directed all regulatory policy and reform for the USDA and served as a senior advisor on various security and emergency management matters.

Other notable roles in their career include Senior Director of Government Affairs at CropLife America from July 2010 to April 2017, Counsel at the United States Senate Committee on Environment & Public Works from June 2008 to July 2010, and Director of Congressional Relations at the American Farm Bureau Federation from June 2002 to June 2008.

Rebeckah began their career as a Legal Clerking Associate at Fowler, Measle & Bell from May 1996 to January 1998, and prior to that, they worked as an Environmental Scientist and Health & Safety Officer at Shield Environmental Associates, Inc. from June 1993 to December 1995.

Overall, Rebeckah Freeman Adcock has extensive experience in government relations, regulatory policy, and advocating for the agricultural and environmental sectors.

Rebeckah Freeman Adcock obtained a Juris Doctor (JD) degree from the University of Kentucky J. David Rosenberg College of Law from 1995 to 1998. Prior to that, they completed their Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Individualized Program in Environmental Resource Management from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville between 1989 and 1992. In 1988-1989, they attended Millsaps College, though no degree information is provided. Rebeckah Freeman Adcock also holds a certification as an Attorney from the Kentucky Bar Association, obtained in 1999. Additionally, they have a security clearance, TS/SCI, from the USDA, though the specific date of obtaining is not mentioned.