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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Turning a local problem into effective policy

One of the most common questions we get as leaders of a commodity organization is simple: what is the value for members? What do we do for the producers in our area? For our Montana…

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How to reach your Congressional Member

How to reach your Congressional Members and communicate successfully. …

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What 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…

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Policy 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.…

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