Industry experience. Practical perspective.

RaeMarie (Gordon) Knowles

18 years in agricultural verification and program services

RaeMarie brings 18 years of experience in agricultural verification, quality management systems, and USDA program development. She specializes in USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (USDA-AMS) Quality System Assessment (QSA) and Process Verified Program (PVP) development, helping agricultural businesses build, implement, administer, and maintain practical systems that meet program requirements.

She is the founder of Legacy Verified, where she has managed a successful PVP program for nine years, and she serves as Program Manager for the EcoPrime Beef PVP Program. Through this work, RaeMarie has supported producers and businesses in navigating USDA program requirements, strengthening traceability, preparing for audits, and maintaining the documentation and procedures needed for effective program administration.

RaeMarie's professional experience includes developing Quality Management Systems, writing Quality Manuals and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), preparing USDA applications, assisting clients through USDA-AMS audits and approval processes, administering verification programs, conducting internal audits, and supporting livestock traceability and sustainability initiatives. Her approach combines regulatory and program knowledge with a practical understanding of the day-to-day realities of agriculture, livestock production, and meat processing.

In addition to her professional work, RaeMarie has served on committees within multiple state and national cattle industry associations and was a founding member of the National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA) Young Producers Council. She remains involved with numerous agricultural associations and values working alongside producers, processors, and industry organizations to strengthen American agriculture.

RaeMarie is a PeopleTek Certified Professional Leader and was named an Honored Listee in Marquis Who's Who in 2025. She is committed to helping agricultural businesses develop sound, sustainable, and verifiable programs that provide clarity for producers and confidence throughout the supply chain.