Government Affairs & Science Policy
Are you looking to strengthen your advocacy efforts around sustainable agriculture and soil health? Do you need to evaluate policy options that protect our soils while supporting economic growth in the agriculture sector? I work with nonprofits and stakeholders to provide government affairs services, develop policy platforms focused on sustainability, and craft advocacy strategies that drive real change for soil health, water conservation, and sustainable land management. Together, we’ll develop solutions that support long-term resilience in agriculture.
Services:
Government Affairs & Public Policy
Advocacy Strategy Development & Implementation
Policy Analysis, Reports, & White Papers
Science Policy Advising
Training & Curriculum Development
Are you seeking to develop best management practices that promote sustainable agriculture and soil health? Do you need comprehensive training materials, handbooks, or guides on regenerative farming, water conservation, and biodiversity? I provide evidence-based solutions and curriculum development designed to equip your team with sustainable strategies that preserve soil health while boosting productivity. From feasibility studies to standard operating procedures, I offer tailored resources for businesses and nonprofits in the agricultural space.
Services:
Training Curriculum Development
Feasibility Studies & Assessments
Grant Proposals
Business Plans
Best Management Practice Guides
Strategic Planning & Stakeholder Engagement
Are you looking to foster collaborations that promote sustainable agriculture and soil health? I help organizations strategically plan public-private partnerships that secure grants, foster innovation, and tackle pressing agricultural and environmental challenges. By facilitating partnerships between government, nonprofits, and private sector players, we can address critical issues like soil erosion, regenerative agriculture, and sustainable land management. Together, we’ll build networks and collaborations that drive lasting impact for healthy ecosystems.
Strategic Plan Facilitation
Partnership Development
Grant Planning & Facilitation
Stakeholder Engagement
Outreach Strategy Development
Program & Project Management
Looking to take your sustainable agriculture project to the next level? Book a consultation with me to develop a tailored strategy for managing and scaling your initiatives, whether you’re focused on soil health, regenerative farming, or climate-smart agriculture. We’ll explore the most effective ways to bring your vision to life, ensuring long-term impact for both your business and the environment.
Services:
Event Management
Board & Committee Management
Monitoring & Reporting
Task & Project Management
Speaking Requests
Rachel K. Owen, PhD is a distinguished consultant, policy expert, and speaker specializing in sustainable agriculture and science policy. As the Principal Consultant and Owner of RKO Consulting, she is on a mission to help organizations and leaders translate visionary ideas into tangible, people-centered impact.
Her keynotes combine deep scientific knowledge with practical strategies, empowering audiences to navigate complex challenges, build bridges, and move important policy forward.
With a Ph.D. in Natural Resources and experience co-founding a nationwide model for science policy communication, [Your Name] doesn't just talk about change—she helps audiences feel capable of making it happen. Her presentations offer an inspiring mix of grounded wisdom, authentic collaboration, and actionable insights, designed to challenge the status quo, spark purposeful action, and leave audiences ready to drive lasting change for people and the planet.
Navigating Complexity: Turning Vision into Impact for a Sustainable Future
Rachel unpacks the strategies required to move beyond overwhelming headlines and transform complex challenges into opportunities for meaningful action. This topic blends her expertise in science policy, sustainable agriculture, and organizational systems with tangible takeaways to build relationships, foster collaboration, and advance critical initiatives.
Key Takeaways:
How to move from anxiety about complex challenges to empowered, tangible action.
Strategies for building relationships and bridges, rather than contributing to polarity.
Practical ways to translate scientific insights into impactful policy and practice.