“Let’s work together to achieve your public policy goals in food and agriculture.”
- 202-709-1545
- Washington, DC
- esteiner@ofwlaw.com
Eric helps clients achieve their business and humanitarian goals in food and agriculture with the U.S. Congress and regulatory agencies including USDA, FDA, EPA, and USTR. His more than 20 years of experience in complex legislation and regulation spans nutrition assistance programs, food & beverage industry, animal health industry, production agriculture, and international trade & diplomacy.
Past Experience
- U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry for Chairman Thad Cochran (R-MS), Saxby Chambliss (R-GA), and Pat Roberts (R-KS)
- USDA Food and Nutrition Service political appointee for President George W. Bush
- Food & beverage company lobbyist
- Animal health company lobbyist
- Production agriculture trade association lobbyist
- Congressional Hunger Center fellow
Practice Areas
- USDA FSIS - Meat, Poultry, and Egg Products
- Farm Bill
- Appropriations
- Domestic Food Assistance Programs
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Programs (SNAP)
- International Food Security
- Meat & Poultry
- FDA Food Law & Food Safety
- Feed & Pet Food
- Trade Policy & Regulations
- Food Labeling & Advertisement
- Dietary Guidelines
- Food Service, Restaurants, & Retailers
- Trade Associations
- Checkoff Programs
- Coalition Building
- Political Action Committees
- Lobbying & Public Policy
Credentials
Education
- Harvard Business School – Certificate of Management Excellence
- George Mason University School of Law – J.D.
- Purdue University – B.S., Agricultural Education
Recognition
- Named to The Hill’s Top Lobbyists 2021 and 2022
- Indiana FFA Foundation Outstanding Service Award 2022
- Purdue University Distinguished Agriculture Alumni Award 2018
- USDA Secretary of Agriculture’s Farm Bill Appreciation Award 2008
- Friends of Huntley Meadows Park Photo Contest - 1st Place 2022
Leadership & Community
Current:
- Congressional Hunger Center Board of Directors, Nominations and Governance Committee Chair 2012-present
- Purdue University College of Agriculture Dean’s Advisory Council 2023-present
- Volunteer photographer for Congressional Women’s Basketball Game 2024
- Volunteer photographer for Congressional Men’s Basketball Game 2024
Previous:
- Chair of Washington Ag Roundtable 2021-2022
- FarmHouse International Executive Board 2016-2022
- Indiana FFA State Officer 1996-1997
