As a fourth-generation farmer and rancher in Conejos County, Shawcroft has not limited his influence to the San Luis Valley. As President of Colorado Farm Bureau, he has politically advocated for the agriculturalists’ interests on dozens of topics. Shawcroft has worked on water, technology, trade, labor, and environmental issues. In fact, Shawcroft led the charge on a recent ballot initiative proposing misleading GMO-labeling for Colorado products. He testified before the U.S. House Natural Resource Committee on the relationship between gas and oil production and agriculture, as well as served on the USDA trade advisory committee. Shawcroft has been noted for his ability to moderate conflict and achieve compromise for the betterment of the agricultural community.