Turner Bridgforth currently serves as the Senior Advisor for Agriculture and Rural Affairs for Administrator Zeldin at the EPA. Prior to his appointment, Turner has spent the past nine years working in the AG and energy policy space here in Washington, DC. Originally from a family farm in Pickens, MS, Turner graduated from Mississippi State University with a degree in Political Science. After college, Turner worked for the Trump/Pence transition team and was subsequently appointed to the USDA. After serving at the USDA, Turner worked for the late Rep. Jim Hagedorn (R-MN) and Rep. Clay Higgins (R-LA). Finally, Turner worked for Corteva Agriscience on their Government and Industry Affairs Team before being appointed at the EPA.