At the 2025 NAFB National Convention, CropLife America President and CEO Alexandra Dunn said the “Make America Healthy Again” movement has increased scrutiny on pesticides and raised broad questions about food system safety. Dunn emphasized that crop protection products undergo decades of testing and strict EPA review before reaching farmers. “These products just do not get hooked up and put on the market. There is a whole system for it. We are really trying to explain that to everyone and help farmers come together with companies to talk about the fact that we are all really responsible here.” Dunn says the industry is helping farmers understand new label requirements, including Endangered Species Act language, by providing tools such as online videos and flow charts. She says predictable access to safe, effective crop protection tools remains essential as farmers work to meet regulatory expectations.
