​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. Learn more here.

Washington Watch is 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). Other notable visits in past years have included the White House, National Press Club and embassies.
  • 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, an exclusive river cruise and transportation vouchers (Uber).

Check out the archives below to see information from past Washington Watch programs. 

2025 Washington Watch
May 5-7, 2025

Holiday Inn Capitol National Mall

*Washington Watch is scheduled either two or three weeks following Easter, as members of Congress are in D.C. following the spring recess.



2024 Program

Archives

Washington Watch 2023
Washington Watch 2022
Washington Watch 2019
Washington Watch 2018
Washington Watch 2017
Washington Watch 2016
Washington Watch 2015
Washington Watch 2014
Washington Watch 2013
Washington Watch 2012
Washington Watch 2011
Washington Watch 2010

Please contact the NAFB office (info@nafb.com) for information about Washington Watch.