Next Farm Foundation Forum in D.C. will examine budget implications for the next Farm Bill

The Farm Foundation Forum in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, Sept. 14, will examine budget implications for the next Farm Bill. Presenters will include Craig Jagger, chief economist of the House Agriculture Committee; Patrick Westhoff of the Food and Agriculture Policy Research Institute; Chuck Conner of the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives, and Ferd Hoefner of the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition. Following their presentations, the discussion will be moderated by former U.S. Rep. Charlie Stenholm of Texas.

The Forum will be held from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the National Press Club, 529 14th Street NW. Coffee will be available at 8:30 a.m. If you plan to attend, please RSVP by noon Friday, Sept. 10. There is no charge to participate, but registration is requested.  Who should participate? People with an interest in agricultural, food and rural policy, including members of Congress, congressional staff, executive branch officials, industry representatives, representatives of non-=governmental organizations, academics and journalists.