Charles “Chuck” Benbrook is an agricultural economist known for advocating organic farming and researching the health and environmental impacts of agriculture. He holds degrees from Harvard and the University of Wisconsin-Madison and has worked in government, academia, and nonprofit organizations. Formerly a research professor at Washington State University, he now leads the Heartland Health Research Alliance. His studies suggest organic foods may offer health and safety benefits and highlight concerns about pesticide and GMO use. Benbrook’s work has helped shape public debates on food safety and sustainability, and he has served as an expert witness in pesticide litigation, remaining a key voice in discussions on agricultural policy and environmental health.