Washington Watch
Get Registered for NAFB's Premier Experience in Our Nation's Capital!
Washington Watch 2026:
An Event You Don't Want to Miss!
Registration is now open!!
Make your plans now for your opportunity to hear from agriculture organizations and policy makers on issues that affect agriculture and rural America. It's three days of informative updates, interviews, content creation and outings from the heart of Washington, D.C.
The Washington Watch Planning Committee, led by Co-Chairs Susan Littlefield and Andy Schwab, are finalizing an agenda that includes visits to hear from officials at USDA and leadership on Capitol Hill.
Washington Watch is offered to members for a low NAFB registration rate of $150. In addition, NAFB provides a subsidized room rate for the hotel in Washington, D.C.
Here's a sneak peek at some of the planned events:
- Issues Forum featuring leading D.C.-based ag associations and companies
- Trip to USDA hearing from leading officials on ag and rural policies
- Lunch and afternoon of newsmakers and professional development at National Association of Broadcasters (NAB)
- Morning on Capitol Hill hearing from Senate and House leadership
- Rooftop reception at National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA)
- Evening tour of D.C. monuments
- And much more!
Make your plans today to attend Washington Watch!
About Washington Watch
Washington Watch is held each spring in our nation's capital 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.
