Washington Watch
Have you made your plans to attend?
The hotel deadline is fast approaching (April 4) and the agenda is getting firmed up with leading legislators, policy experts and other newsmakers. You won't want to miss this year's event!
Here are a few who have confirmed for the Capitol Hill visit: U.S. Rep. Glenn "GT" Thompson (R-PA), chair of the House Agriculture Committee; U.S. Rep. Angie Craig (D-MN), ranking member of the House Committee on Agriculture; U.S. Rep Nikki Budkinski (D-IL), who also serves on the House Agriculture Committee; U.S. Rep Dusty Johnson (R-SD), co-chair of the Ag Trade Caucus; Sen John Boozman (R-Ar), leader of the Senate's Agriculture Committee; and U.S Sen. Deb Fischer (R-NE), who also serves on the Senate Ag Committee.
In addition, 24 Washington-based associations and companies are confirmed for Issues Forum.
Stephanie Hoff, co-chair of this year's Washington Watch committee, invites all members to attend! Watch here
Washington Watch
May 5-7, 2025
Holiday Inn Capitol National Mall
550 C Street SW Washington, D.C. 20024
Click here to view the 2025 tentative agenda
About Washington Watch
Washington Watch is held each spring in our nation's capitol and gives members the opportunity to hear from agriculture organizations, officials from the United States Department of Agriculture, and leadership of the House and Senate. Rapidly changing ag policy affects everyone up and down the food chain, and it’s more important than ever for U.S. farmers and ranchers to hear reporting on ag issues happening in Washington D.C. that impact their daily farming and ranching operations. The goal for Washington Watch is for NAFB broadcaster members to access national interviews and content, adding their local angle to connect with their listeners.
Whether you’re a broadcaster, broadcasting management/sales professional, an allied industry partner or an agriculture communications student, Washington Watch is a unique and rewarding experience! For one low registration, attendees receive an NAFB-subsidized hotel rate in Washington, D.C., all meals and receptions, a special evening of entertainment and full access to all visits on Capitol Hill.
A Must-Attend Event
- Unique opportunity to access and interview more than a dozen legislators and government officials who are making U.S. farm, energy and rural policies.
- On-site visits to Capitol Hill, USDA and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA).
- Issues Forum brings together 20-plus leading associations and companies for interviews.
- Build relationships with other farm broadcasters, industry leaders and agricultural policy insiders.
- For sales personnel, Washington Watch is an excellent opportunity to identify sponsorship opportunities.
- For one low registration ($150), NAFB subsidizes the hotel rate in Washington and provides all meals, NCBA rooftop reception, evening entertainment and transportation vouchers.
