Marcia Bunger, former USDA Risk Management Agency Administrator, was the guest speaker at the Beadle County Democratic Forum April 28.
She was appointed to this position on Nov. 15, 2021, after serving as a County Executive Director for USDAs Farm Service Agency (FSA) for 18 years. In total, she has more than 25 years of experience working for USDA in the Farm Service Agency.
Bunger was the first member of the Asian American and Pacific Islander community and the first woman to serve as a Risk Management Agency Administrator. She shared the path that led to her appointment to that position and her experience during her years at the USDA.
Bunger discussed the impact of tariffs on farmers and answered questions from the audience.
In her role as County Executive Director, Bunger worked closely with Pine Ridge Tribal Government leaders and personnel to administer FSA programs on the second largest land based Indian Reservation in the U.S.
Bunger previously held positions at Farm Credit Services of America, including Crop Insurance Specialist and Crop Insurance Officer.
Recently, Bunger founded an agriculture consulting limited liability company, providing assistance to area farmers and ranchers and to work with a local crop insurance agency selling and servicing crop insurance policies. Bunger is also the owner and operator of a 2,000-acre, family-owned farm. Bunger graduated cum laude and received her bachelors degree from Augustana College.
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