- Counseled multiple agricultural trade associations on the H-2A visa program regulatory activity and assisted in advocacy efforts to reform the H-2A visa program.
- Provided H-2A visa program regulatory compliance assistance to H-2A employers and agents.
- Advocated on behalf of an agricultural trade association for modifications to the Federal Crop Insurance program in the 2023 Farm Bill.
- Organized client Congressional fly-in meetings, including scheduling strategy, developing talking points, and preparation sessions.
- Interpreted legislative text to advise clients based on their policy objectives and collaborated on crafting cohesive legislative strategies.
- Counseled grocery retail clients and e-commerce platforms on matters related to USDA SNAP compliance, including the Online Pilot Program, equal treatment waivers, and updated compliance and training materials.
- Providing regulatory counsel to a fintech company on issues related to Electronic Benefits Transfer Point of Sale regulatory requirements under the SNAP program.
- Represented produce grower in successfully petitioning USDA’s National Organic Program in obtaining reinstatement of client’s organic certification following suspension by organic certifying agent.
- Represented a dairy farmer seeking changes to the USDA Farm Service Agency Dairy Indemnity Payment Program to provide indemnity for animals impacted by PFAS contamination.
- Testified as an expert witness before the House Education & Labor Worker Protections Subcommittee.
Counsel,
- Phone: +1 202 239 3236
- Email: kristi.boswell@alston.com
With her farm roots and more than a decade of agricultural policy experience, Kristi provides agricultural and food clients insights and solutions on legislative and regulatory issues impacting farm businesses and rural America. She previously served as a senior official at the USDA and the White House and advocated for farmers at a national trade association.