The Farmers Communication Exchange Team
We create communications that deliver results.

Marilyn Freeman
Marilyn leads Farmers Communication Exchange and brings over 35 years of experience in agricultural communications and marketing to our clients. She’s built two public relations agencies and has dedicated her career to providing ag businesses with expertise on issues management, strategic messaging and marketing.

Joy Rust
Joy is the source of creativity for Farmers Communication Exchange. As our Creative Director, not only is she a skilled project manager, but she’s hands-on with photography, videography, graphic design, content creation and recipe development.

Mackenzie Bressler
Mackenzie’s passion for agriculture helps her craft messages about farming for the everyday consumer. As the Digital Media Manager, she disseminates over 20 e-newsletters for our clients and she’s skilled at analyzing data and building social media campaigns that deliver results.

Abby Peltzer
As the Social Media Coordinator at Farmers Communication Exchange, Abby strives to educate the public on the important role farmers and agriculture play in California. She’s a prolific poster and her succinct and creative writing skills shine through in all her work.

Sharlene Garcia
Sharlene comes to Farmers Communication Exchange as our ‘people person.” Her 15 year career in California agriculture has provided her with much experience in dealing with ag leaders, regulators and legislators. Sharlene is an experienced strategist and coalition-builder.