TIME names Beth Ford, Land O’ Lakes president and CEO, to the 2024 TIME 100, its annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world. The list recognizes the impact, innovation, and achievement of the world’s most influential individuals. “I’m honored to be mentioned among this impressive group of people,” Ford says. “Our farmers, cooperatives, and ag retailers carry the most risk in the food system.” She also says without investment in rural America, including its communities, businesses, and families, the interconnected global food chain is vulnerable. “We all owe so much to the grit, determination, and resilience of the people who feed us all,” she adds. Ford has held senior positions in seven companies in six industries. She leads by not only addressing and delivering financial performance but also by addressing the important global issues and structural changes that can improve areas directly impacted by food and agriculture.
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