
Joe Smentek, Minnesota Soybean Growers Association
Joe Smentek is the executive director of the Minnesota Soybean Growers Association. With direction from farmer leaders and MSGA’s lobbying team, Smentek helps implement and execute MSGA’s policy agenda. He is also an environmental attorney, working closely with Minnesota’s soybean farmers to develop resources for growers. Smentek holds a law degree from Hamline University in St. Paul. He earned his LLM in environmental law from Pace University School of Law