OUR TEAM
Holly Bice
President
Holly Bice is a seasoned government relations and strategic advocacy professional with a proven track record of success, having achieved numerous wins in the U.S. Congress and state legislatures during her career. She has in-depth expertise in the annual appropriations process and the Farm Bill and over a decade of experience lobbying on agriculture, judiciary, and natural resources issues.
One of the few truly bipartisan lobbyists in Washington, D.C., Holly has a reputation for bringing together Republicans, Democrats, and diverse stakeholders to reach meaningful results, even on the most difficult issues.
Throughout her career, Holly has championed causes that resonate across the political spectrum—including strengthening support for family farmers and rural communities, advancing federal protections for horses and for domestic violence victims and their pets, and cracking down on criminal animal cruelty, such as dogfighting and abuse. Her work reflects a deep commitment to both the agricultural heritage of America and the humane treatment of the animals that are part of it.
During the latest Congressional session, Holly represented hundreds of farmers and meat companies on various issues, including opposing efforts by special interest groups that are seeking to reverse pro-farmer laws across the country.
Melony Edwards
Assistant Director of Policy & Outreach
Melony Edwards is a food systems professional with experience spanning production agriculture, farmer advocacy, and national food systems initiatives. Her work began in the culinary world and led her to farm at Willowood Farm of Ebey’s Prairie, a 20-acre market farm and livestock operation in Washington State supplying the Seattle restaurant market. She later worked with the Organic Seed Alliance, supporting growers interested in producing open-pollinated seed.
Melony has contributed to national initiatives through the Food Systems Leadership Network, connecting organizations to strengthen regional food systems and farmer networks. She also served as Vice Board Chair of the National Young Farmers Coalition, elevating the voices of beginning farmers in federal policy discussions. Melony holds a Master of Policy Management from Georgetown University.