Dr. Kenneth Farrell completed his Master’s degree and Doctorate in Agricultural Economics from Iowa State University and served as an Economist for the University of California Berkeley’s Giannini Foundation of Agricultural Economics. He also served as the Vice President, Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of California and Director of the University’s Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension. His interview includes reflections on both domestic and international assignments in Agricultural economic policies and founding of the National Center for Food and Agriculture Policy at Resources for the Future. Farrell has authored more than 100 professional articles and papers about his work in agricultural policy, natural resources economics, international trade, and marketing. Interview topics include: agricultural economics research and publications; budget crisis and process reorganization of programs; past and future roles of ANR in California; governmental agricultural policies; global agriculture; role of Commerce, Industry, and Labor in determining programs; addressing the need of farmers and citizens.