Leif Fixen
Strategy Manager, North America Agriculture
Leif Fixen TNC's North America Agriculture Program’s strategy manager. © Dr. Kathryn Fixen
Areas of Expertise
Agronomy and Regenerative Ag Systems, Agribusiness, Partnership Building
Biography
Leif Fixen is a seasoned expert in conservation agriculture, serving as the North America Agriculture Program’s strategy manager. With over two decades of experience, Leif leads The Nature Conservancy’s Farmer Advisor Strategy, collaborating closely with agribusinesses, agronomists, and farmer advisors to develop scalable solutions that promote regenerative practices and sustainable agriculture.
Before joining the North America team, Leif was the agriculture strategy manager for TNC’s Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota program, where he worked with local partners to implement on-the-ground solutions.
Prior to joining TNC, Leif was the Pacific Northwest conservation program manager at the American Farmland Trust, where he successfully encouraged farmers and ranchers to voluntarily adopt conservation practices.
Born and raised on a small farm near Brookings, S.D, Leif earned a bachelor’s of science in agronomy and forestry from South Dakota State University. He is also an alumnus of the Washington AgForestry Leadership Program, recipient of the American Society of Agronomy Excellence in Advocacy Award, and serves as a mentor in South Dakota State University’s Alumni Mentor Program.