NPPC President and Ohio producer Duane Stateler and several NPPC staff participated in the National Association of Farm Broadcasting’s (NAFB) annual “Washington Watch” issues forum in Washington, DC.
Joining Stateler were NPPC’s Maria C. Zieba, vice president of government affairs; Matt Grill, senior director of congressional relations; and Dr. Ashley Johnson, director of food policy.
Among the topics they discussed in 22 radio interviews — which will go to more than 1,200 network affiliates across more than 20 states — were:
- A legislative solution to California’s Proposition 12.
- Reauthorization through the next farm bill of programs to prevent and prepare for foreign animal diseases.
- Tariffs and international market access for U.S. pork.
- Farm labor shortage and year-round H-2A visa reform.
Why it matters: NAFB’s “Washington Watch” connects agriculture broadcasters and industry leaders to discuss key issues and topics affecting U.S. farmers. Farm broadcasters are a trusted source, provide an invaluable service, and are vital to communicating with the agricultural community, telling the story of the who, what, when, where, and how of America’s food, feed, fiber, and fuel system.
