Session Description

Washington Update

Tuesday, June 25, 2024

1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Every five years Congress must pass the Farm Bill, but the current disfunction in Congress presents risks for both Farm Credit and the ability to pass anything, let alone a Farm Bill. Join me to learn about the issues facing Washington, the personalities and politics involved and how these forces have the potential to impact Farm Credit’s mission to serve rural communities in agriculture.

Learner Outcomes:

1. Understand how the Farm Bill and other pending legislation impacts Farm Credit and our customers
2. Learn the latest developments in the Farm Bill debate
3. Be able to follow the current political discourse as it relates to agriculture and Farm Credit