Meet Dusty Johnson

Dusty Johnson is from Fort Morgan, where she grew up raising goats and playing soccer. She received a Bachelor of Arts in Politics, with a focus on agriculture and water, from Regis University. 

Dusty’s passion for agriculture and rural communities has been deeply rooted in her character from her upbringing in 4H and FFA, and is continually strengthened as she engages with agricultural groups and works towards bridging the rural-urban divide through policy and educational outreach. She is an eastern plains girl at heart and will do everything she can to preserve and protect our rural way of living. 

Dusty has over 7 years of experience in the political sector, as she has worked as a staffer and legislative aide for an U.S. Congressman and three State Senators. In addition to her work in the legislative branch, she is also the former Morgan County Republican Chairman and former Senate District 1 GOP Chairman.

Dusty is an alumni of the Colorado Agricultural Leadership Program and just recently graduated from the Leadership Program of the Rockies as part of the Class of 2024. She was recognized as one of the 2022 Logan & Morgan County 10 Under 40 recipients.