Hunter Carpenter serves as Senior Director of Government Affairs for the Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA).

He is responsible for ARA’s engagement on a broad portfolio of issues including the Farm Bill, conservation, tax, trade, and energy policy, as well as leading efforts related to sustainability and precision agriculture. He currently serves on the board of directors for the Conservation Technology Information Center (CTIC) and is active in the Agribusiness Club of Washington, DC. Carpenter is frequently featured as a guest and commentator in agricultural trade media, including radio, print, and podcast platforms, providing insight on policy developments affecting the ag industry.

Previously, Carpenter worked in the office of Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour, where he served as policy advisor and legislative liaison. He also brings political campaign experience to ARA, having worked on campaigns at all levels of government in various capacities.

A native of Mississippi, Carpenter received his B.A. in Political Science from the University of Mississippi. He currently resides with his wife and children in Fairfax, Virginia.