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“Being a lobbyist/consultant for food and agriculture has changed dramatically in recent years. What has not changed is that Randy and his team at the Russell Group remain the top firm for those who wish to navigate the always difficult legislative and regulatory processes in Washington.”

Chuck Conner
President & CEO
National Council of Farmer Cooperatives

“The Russell Group provides their clients with both strategic and tactical advice, guided by their deep understanding of policy and politics, and the impact of that critical intersection.”

Abigail P. Blunt
Head of Global Government Affairs
The Kraft Heinz Company

“The Russell Group brings an intelligence and intuition that only decades of D.C. experience can craft.”

Dan Glickman
Former Secretary of Agriculture

“The Russell Group is a vital voice on the importance of global food security and agriculture. World Food Program USA is honored and grateful for their support and expertise shaping smarter U.S. public policies to solve global hunger.”

Rick Leach
President and CEO
World Food Program-USA

“The Russell Group is top notch in understanding policy, knowing the right people to get things done, providing strategic advice and all with the utmost integrity and credibility. Randy and his team are a valuable addition to our team at the International Dairy Foods Association.”

Connie Tipton
President & CEO
International Dairy Foods Association

“There is no better advocate for agriculture and food in Washington D.C. than the Russell Group. Respected by both parties for their expertise and credibility, they build relationships and get results.”

Tim Johnson
President and CEO
The California Rice Commission

“In the world of agriculture and food policy, you won’t find a more respected ally for your lobbying team than The Russell Group.”

Tom Stenzel
President and CEO
United Fresh Produce Association

“Supporters of Agricultural Research (SoAR) encourages increased federal funding of effective agriculture research with the goal of dealing with the challenges to the nation and the world, from obesity to world hunger, from environmentally sustainable development to US global competitiveness, while preserving a healthy environment. From the start the Russell Group has guided our political strategy on Capitol Hill through several Administrations with wisdom, insight, honesty and trustworthiness. We could not have better partners.”

William Danforth
Chancellor Emeritus
Washington University in St. Louis

“The firm, led by its founder, Randy Russell, has established itself as one of the premier consultants in the agriculture and food industry space.”

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Savannah Block and Allison Crittenden Join The Russell Group

Sep 8

The Russell Group today announced that Savannah Block and Allison Crittenden have joined the firm as Legislative and Regulatory Analysts. Block and Crittenden will provide detailed research and analytical support to the firm and its clients. Block and Crittenden are both 2016 graduates of Virginia Tech’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Block previously served as… read more

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