- The Honorable Eldon Gould, Administrator, USDA Risk Management Agency
- The Honorable Phyllis K. Fong, Inspector General, U.S. Department of Agriculture
- Ms. Lisa Shames, Acting Director, National Resources and Environment, United States Government Accountability Office
- Dr. Bruce Babcock, Director, Center for Agricultural and Rural Development, Iowa State University
- Dr. Bruce Gardner, Distinguished University Professor, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of Maryland
- Mr. Steve Ellis, Vice President, Taxpayers for Common Sense