China TRQ and Phase 1
For the wheat industry, China presents one of our most complex trade policy issues. It also presents one of our greatest opportunities. I have been working for months to break down the issue into a…
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The Legacy of the Food Aid Programs
Food Aid programs have had a consistent presence in agricultural policy since 1949. The legacy they have created extends into today. Not only does the Food Aid programs provide essential nutrition to millions of people…
View PostWhat Happens When A Farm Bill Expires??
The Farm Bill is an expansive piece of legislation that impacts every American, especially farmers. It is renewed every 4 years, typically the legislation is passed before the current bill expires on September 30th. This…
View PostPolicy and Stepping Outside Your Comfort Zone
As the visibility of women in agriculture increases and the number of women involved in policy organizations and policy leadership increases there is always discussions about ways to increase involvement and attendance at our organizations.…
View PostOne and the same: I’m a Human, a Mom, a Farmer, a Consumer
Choosing the food we feed our family is an inherently emotional choice. This is a choice that is often clouded with mass amounts of readily available information on the internet, which is often unreliable, filled…
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