Alan Lewis navigates government affairs and food and agriculture policy for Natural Grocers, a Colorado based health food chain founded in 1955 with over 170 stores in 21 states. At the federal, state and local level, Alan engages on food, agriculture, nutrition, rural economic development, technology, biotech, cannabis, trade and health issues with a focus on ESG as an advocacy tool. He is active in several trade and advocacy organizations and is a fearless writer, speaker and panelist.