Email: kee@udel.edu

Ed Kee, served as Delaware's Secretary of Agriculture from 2009 to 2017. He was the farm manager for Nassau Orchards before joining the University of Delaware Cooperative Extension, serving for 30 years. His Extension roles included Kent County Ag Agent in 1978, then the Vegetable and Fruit Crops specialist in 1982. Kee has authored or co-authored more than 30 articles in peer-reviewed scholarly journals in agriculture and history. He has lectured on agricultural topics across the United States and has written five books on local agricultural history. He co-founded LEAD Delaware, the state's leadership program for young farmers and agriculturists. Kee also led the formation of Delaware Agricultural Week in 2006. In 2010, as Delaware's Secretary of Agriculture, Kee served as President of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture. Kee was instrumental in attracting major food processors to Delaware. As Secretary, he also helped create the Delaware Young Farmer's Program, enabling beginning farmers to acquire their first farm with 0% interest loan for purchase of a farm. Kee was the founding President of Nuffield USA from 2015 to 2023, still serves on the Nuffield International Board. Nuffield USA has funded 25 scholarships for young farmers or Ag professionals to study abroad. He has lectured or conducted crop field demonstrations in 15 countries. A graduate of the University of Delaware College of Agriculture & Natural Resources with a B.S. and two Master's Degrees, Kee serves on the College Advisory Committee. He served as Chairman of the Felton Bank; the Milford Public Library; and the Delaware Agricultural Museum. He and his wife, Debbie, live in Lincoln, Delaware and have two daughters and five grandchildren.

Email: bartruth01@gmail.com

Bart Ruth is a sixth generation farmer operator in eastern Nebraska. Active in agricultural policy through involvement in numerous agricultural organisations at the state and national level. Bart has represented American Soybean farmers in International forums during his tenure with American Soybean Association. He also represented American agriculture as an Eisenhower Fellow in 2005. He also sits on the University of Nebraska Presidents Advisory Committee. Bart started his tenure as the President of Nuffield USA in late 2022 and he aims to secure funding to expand the Nuffield scholarship program in the USA. interact and assist scholars in arranging visits to the United States and frequently hosting visiting scholars.

Email: truehart@udel.edu

A 2019 Nuffield Scholar from the United States, Susan is Kent County Director, Animal Science Agent & State 4-H Youth Development Animal Science Program Coordinator at the University of Delaware Extension Service. Susan is also a family farm operator and as part of her scholarship, she was interested in exploring sustainable methods of animal agriculture production around the world. As part of her studies, Susan investigated systems-based, holistic approaches to livestock production. Susan is a 1998 graduate of University of Delaware's College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. She is no stranger to travel, having co-led several study abroad trips to New Zealand with College of Agriculture and Natural Resources students. Beyond work, Garey along with husband Ashton, son Aiden and daughter Miranda live the agriculture lifestyle on the family farm in Harrington. Garey is a 4-H alumna and her son and daughter are following in their mother's footsteps as active members. Describing herself as a "Kiwi at heart," her children now join their mother on trips to New Zealand.