The Midwest Council on Agriculture (MWCA) is a multi-state coalition representing farmers, ranchers, agribusinesses, commodity groups, and agricultural lenders across 12 Midwestern states. Founded in 2021 under the leadership of former House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson, the organization advocates for strong, common-sense agricultural and economic policies that promote the long-term sustainability and competitiveness of the Midwest agriculture industry, with a particular focus on federal farm policy and the Farm Bill.
Federal and state agricultural policy, including Farm Bill priorities, crop insurance and risk management programs, agricultural finance and lending policy, rural economic development, and broader economic policies affecting Midwest agriculture.
Membership dues and contributions from member agribusinesses, commodity organizations, cooperatives, and agricultural lenders.
Founded by former U.S. Representative Collin Peterson; affiliated with member organizations including state Corn Growers Associations, American Carbon Alliance, Farm Credit institutions, American Crystal Sugar, Michigan Milk Producers Association, and other Midwest agribusiness and commodity groups.
Non-profit business league (501(c)(6))
