Dr. Cindy Ayers Elliott

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A native of Mississippi, Cindy Ayers-Elliott, Ph. D., is well known as the “go-to” resource for teaching and mentoring community members interested in entering the world of agriculture. She was also recently named the first RMA Ambassador, a title she happily embraces.

As a successful farmer and former investment banker on Wall Street, Elliott is no stranger to hard work and long hours. She is knowledgeable and passionate about agriculture and seeks ways to share her passion. For many years, she used her farm as a training ground to teach community members, especially single mothers and the socially or economically disadvantaged, about all aspects of farming.

In her role as Ambassador, of a new RMA pilot program, Elliott will travel to conferences and outreach events, speaking about the importance of risk management. She looks forward to the work ahead, “Teaching about risk management options for small and medium farmers and how they can gain financial security is so important to me.” Elliott’s outreach efforts will focus on the southeast, from Texas to Virginia, and all points in between.