Ryan Goodman

Ryan Goodman is a veteran of agriculture advocacy and reputation management. Having worked in many sectors of the cattle business and leading national advocacy programs with upwards of 20,000 participants, he uses his experiences to empower others in the agriculture community to share their stories and connect with diverse audiences through advocacy efforts.

Ryan is a proud alumnus of Oklahoma State University and has been recognized as Advocate of the Year and a Top 10 Industry Leader under 40 by several agriculture organizations. His work sharing the stories of farmers and ranchers has appeared in industry and national media publications.

When not on the road or in the pasture working with cattle, Ryan can often be found in the mountains trail running, completing ultramarathons, and enjoying a good steak at the center of his plate. Ryan lives in southwest Virginia where he raises cattle with his partner, Aaron, and can be found online as @BeefRunner.