Erin has considered herself a promoter of the agriculture industry for a very long time. Going back to her early days in 4-H and FFA it was her mission to spread the good word about agriculture and those who sustained their livelihood from it. After graduation from the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences at the University of Florida she served as the Director of Marketing and Promotions for the Florida Strawberry Growers Association for nearly a decade before starting her own communications and marketing company, The Market Place, in 2000. It is Erin’s mission to put a face to American agriculture and make sure it is presented and portrayed in a positive and professional way.