Our Services
Government Affairs & Public Policy Consulting for Agriculture & Conservation
RKO Consulting helps mission-driven organizations bring clarity and confidence to complex policy landscapes. Whether advancing sustainable agriculture, soil health, or conservation goals, we bridge the gap between science and policy to create pathways for real-world impact. Our team translates research and stakeholder input into actionable public policy solutions—always grounded in evidence, empathy, and partnership.
Training & Curriculum Development
We help organizations transform research, evidence, and best practices into accessible tools for learning and action. From comprehensive training curricula to technical handbooks and best management practice guides, we design materials that empower your team to work more effectively, sustainably, and collaboratively.
Strategic Planning & Facilitation Services
RKO Consulting Group help organizations bridge the gap between vision and implementation — building systems that empower real, lasting change in sustainable agriculture, conservation, and science policy. Our work is grounded in empathy, evidence, and experience. We bring the right voices to the table, facilitate collaboration across sectors, and design actionable plans that move meaningful work forward.
Program & Project Management
RKO Consulting Group delivers strategic program management services to mission-driven organizations tackling complex environmental and social challenges. We transform ambitious sustainability goals into structured, achievable outcomes through evidence-based project management systems.
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.