John Farner Email & Phone Number

John Farner is a Executive Director, Land and Water at Lincoln Institute of Land Policy. Colleagues describe him as "I was fortunate to work with John as a constituent during his tenure at the Irrigation Association and as a peer during his tenure at Netafim. During John’s time at the Irrigation Association, his support and guidance helped our team better communicate our sustainability messages to our elected officials. At Netafim, John’s work was instrumental in Netafim's sustainability initiatives. John has consistently demonstrated his dedication and expertise in environmental stewardship, making a profound impact on our organization. John effectively managed cross-functional activities aimed at meeting Netafim's sustainability goals. His commitment to reducing our environmental footprint was evident through his strategic approach to developing end-of-life solutions for our products as part of a zero-waste in farming initiative. One of John's notable achievements was his efforts to support the expansion of recycled materials in Netafim's products, with a clear goal of achieving 45% recycled content by 2030. This forward-thinking approach aligns perfectly with our commitment to sustainability. Beyond his role in environmental sustainability, John also oversaw Netafim's corporate social responsibility initiatives, ensuring that our operations maintained a positive social license to operate in all markets. His leadership in this area was crucial to our continued success. John's ability to lead sustainable, regenerative, and carbon programs in agriculture helped our company differentiate ourselves in a highly commoditized industry. He not only led our sustainability efforts, but also mentored our government and public affairs efforts. His collaborative spirit, commercial focus, and deep understanding of our business model made him a valuable asset to our team. His contributions have not only driven positive change within our organization but have also set a high standard for sustainable practices in the agriculture industry. I’m proud to have had the opportunity to work with John and look forward to his leadership in the industry for years to come."