Jason F. Sandahl

Jason Sandahl spent 16 years with the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service before departing the agency in 2021 to start a consulting firm drawing on his experience in international trade in agriculture. At USDA, Jason was Senior Program Manager – International Food Safety where he led international technical assistance programs on plant protection and minor uses worldwide. He coordinated capacity building efforts with U.S. regulatory agencies, international bodies, foreign governments, and the IR4 Project to promote international standards and reduce technical barriers to trade. Jason joined USDA as a Policy Fellow under the American Association for the Advancement of Science Fellowship program.

Prior to his employment with USDA, Jason held a post-doctorate research position at Hokkaido University through the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science program, and then as an assistant toxicology professor at the University of Swaziland in Africa as a Fulbright Scholar.

Jason is also a minor-crop farmer in a small town in Oregon where he grows cherries, apples, and pears for both domestic and international markets.