Cogent Consulting and Communications, Inc., (Cogent) based in Sacramento, California, provides issues consulting, communications and program management services, specializing in sustainability topics related to food production and agriculture. Founders Jean-Pierre “J.P.” Cativiela and James Garner combine decades of experience working with agriculture and food production clients, successfully providing media relations and outreach, government and member relations services, and strategic public affairs consulting, with a strong focus on environmental and sustainability issues, including water quality, air quality, climate change, food safety, pesticide use and animal well-being.