Government Affairs & Public Policy, With Deep Roots in Agriculture
The Peterson Group, Inc. is a full-service government and public affairs firm specializing in agriculture and rural economic development. Founded by former U.S. Congressman and House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin C. Peterson, we bring four decades of legislative experience and decades of relationships on Capitol Hill to every client engagement.
We represent a wide range of clients — agri-businesses, trade associations large and small, non-profit organizations, and businesses of all sizes — who need strategic advice and effective advocacy in Washington, D.C. and beyond.
What We Offer
Federal Government Affairs
Direct engagement with Members of Congress, committee staff, and federal agencies on legislative and regulatory matters affecting agriculture and rural America.
Strategic Communications
Message development, op-ed writing, and public-facing advocacy that puts a client’s issue in front of the right audience.
Coalition Building
Identifying common ground and building bipartisan coalitions to move policy forward, even on difficult or divisive issues.
Strategic Planning
Helping clients develop a long-term government affairs plan — not just a response to today’s headlines.
Why Clients Work With Us
- Bipartisan credibility. A track record of working across party lines to build durable coalitions and legislation.
- Deep agriculture expertise. Firsthand experience writing and passing four farm bills.
- Relationships that matter. Decades of trust built with Congressional members, committee staff, and the Administration.
- Honest counsel. A candid assessment of what’s achievable — and what isn’t — so clients can plan accordingly.
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