Scott Gaffner

Scott Gaffner is a soybean farmer from Greenville, Illinois, whose family has farmed the land for nearly 130 years. As a director with the U.S. Soybean Export Council and the Illinois Soybean Association, he has been vocal about the challenges facing U.S. soybean farmers amidst the ongoing trade dispute with China and the impacts of tariffs. He represents the frustrations of many farmers who supported the Trump administration, as they navigate a tumultuous agricultural economy and the uncertainty of the soybean market.