The U.S. Agricultural Revolution In A Circular Economy: A Focus On Renewable Natural Gas And Sustainability
USA News June 10, 2025
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NATIONWIDE - JUNE 2025 - (USAnews.com) —Cyn S. French, a co-founder of LF Bioenergy (LF) and advising on topics of sustainability, French is at the forefront of a critical movement reshaping the U.S. agricultural and renewable energy sectors. With a background in the US agriculture and dairy industries, sustainable practices, and renewable energy innovation, Cyn is driving initiatives that promote the transition from traditional energy sources to renewable natural gas (RNG), utilizing organic farm waste to provide cleaner, locally produced fuel.French has been instrumental in creating a sustainable platform with the team at LF for RNG through dairy manure-to-RNG production facilities. Her leadership focuses on developing a robust network of partnerships with U.S. farmers, powerful alliances in food producing industries, and building infrastructure that both supports the renewable energy transition and helps food channels reduce their environmental footprint.French's vision is clear: to lead the U.S. food and energy security by modernizing farm sustainability practices, forging robust alliances and positioning developments into renewable fuel. This innovative approach to sustainability not only offers environmental benefits, but also provides good-paying jobs, and strengthens the U.S. economy and renewable energy sector. By advancing circular, low-carbon agricultural practices, French aims to reduce emissions while enhancing the country's agricultural and energy resilience.Through her leadership, French has successfully established a U.S. focused strategy for LF Bioenergy, with a pipeline for future portfolio expansion. She and her team's initiatives have resulted in the creation of five operational RNG-producing facilities, with two more currently under construction. By putting farmers first, French has cultivated a strong sense of trust, ethical business practices, and long-term sustainability goals within each farmer and alliance relationship.French has also worked tirelessly to ensure that projects and alliances align with U.S. industry trends, sustainability goals, and growth opportunities. Her involvement in issues management and government relations has played a key role in ensuring the success of these ventures. Her efforts have not only benefited farmers but have also paved the way for innovative technologies and practices that help the country advance toward a greener, more sustainable future.“I am deeply committed to advancing renewable natural gas production in the U.S. because I believe it is critical to our energy and food security,” said French. “The agricultural and food sectors are uniquely positioned to provide the raw materials for this transformation. It is a pivotal moment to embrace renewable energy as part of our national economic strength and sustainability strategy, and I am proud to be working alongside the team at LF Bioenergy, farmers and industry leaders to make this vision a reality.”With her extensive leadership experience and track record of success in agricultural, energy, and sustainability sectors, French has earned widespread recognition for her contributions to the renewable energy industries. She has served as a U.S. Regional Dairy Checkoff President and CEO, the first female elected official in rural Colorado as a County Commissioner, and a Governor-appointed Water Quality Control Commissioner.French’s work as a former Executive Director for the Dairy Farmers political trust, along with her advisory role in the creation of the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy Sustainability, U.S. Dairy Animal Welfare Policies, and Emmy/Telly Award-winning stories, further illustrates her depth of influence. Her commitment to both agricultural sustainability and ethical business practices sets her leadership apart from many in the industry.As she continues to push the envelope on advancing circular economy principles, French’s leadership in U.S. sustainability is paving the way for cleaner energy and stronger agricultural practices. By focusing on innovation and strong alliances, French is not just leading the charge for renewable natural gas, but also laying the groundwork for a brighter, more sustainable future for both U.S. farmers, food companies and consumers.To learn more about LF, US Sustainability and Cynthia S. French’s work, please visitLinkedIn.