Agriculture’s Promise (Washington Initiative): NYFEA has discovered a bounty of opportunity. The Ag Promise program is designed to bring young agricultural leaders from across the United States to Washington for an amazing three day leadership and advocacy training program. They will network , develop talking points, share ideas and become familiar with the governmental process.
From visits to the historically significant and extremely motivational monuments to the discussions with key policy makers at both USDA and in Congress, the attendees have found this to be an extraordinary experience. All organizations with an emphasis group (council, committee, advisory board…) focusing on training and encouraging the next generation are invited to attend. All that is required is a willingness to join in the group policy discussion. It is hosted in Washington DC.
USDA and Congressional Leaders Events feature leaders that influence the future of agricultural policy will be available for discussion. Individual participants have the opportunity to hear from and ask questions of leaders that work in policy-setting positions in the Senate and House. Further, executives from USDA will present opportunities and hear from participants as it relates to the Department’s work.