Recently, young leaders from across the state took part in the Nebraska Corn Growers Association’s 30th Annual Washington, D.C. Leadership Mission. Producers, along with four grower leaders, got a firsthand experience of Washington, D.C. and the legislative process.
The leadership mission trip to Washington, D.C. is a great way for Nebraska corn farmers to engage with key contacts and help put a face on Nebraska agriculture. The participants had a full slate of meetings over three days. This included meeting with the Nebraska congressional delegation as well as important industry partners. The participants were able to talk with a wide variety of people and organizations who have a great deal of influence over their operations back in Nebraska.
“The D.C. Leadership Mission is a chance for new leaders to gain a better understanding of the legislative process and the current issues that face Nebraska’s corn farmers,” said Dan Wesely, NeCGA president. “It is our hope that they will take this knowledge and enthusiasm back with them to their local organizations. This trip is the place where many of our current leaders got their start.”
The groups met with the following industry partners: Renewable Fuels Association; Corn Refiners Association; National Pork Producers Council; U.S. Grains Council; National Corn Growers Association; Animal Agriculture Alliance; CropLife America; FieldtoMarket; Union Pacific; American Farm Bureau; Association of American Railroads and Growth Energy.
This leadership mission trip would not be possible without support from our sponsors, the Nebraska Corn Board and Farm Credit Services of America.