Policy Institute
September 10-12, 2023
Washington, D.C.
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AFA Policy Institute
Meet at the intersection of agriculture and legislation
Get the perspectives of top policy experts and government officials on today’s most pressing agriculture, food and natural resource policy issues.
See policy in action
Visit with reps and agriculture policy leaders
Talk it out
Discuss innovations and recent challenges in the industry
Explore careers
Learn about career paths and opportunities in ag policy
Policy Institute
Experience Info
September 10-12, 2023
Washington, D.C.
All meals, program materials and rooms are paid for by AFA's partners. You are responsible for covering any incidental and parking charges added to your room.
Sept 10
Sept 11
Sept 12
3:00 p.m.
Mix and Mingle Registration
4:00 p.m.
Welcome and Orientation
5:00 p.m.
Kickoff Speaker: State of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resource Policy
5:30 p.m.
What’s Your Perspective: Panel Discussion
6:30 p.m.
Tour Preparation and Reflection
6:45 p.m.
Industry Networking
7:15 p.m.
Dinner with Industry Guests and D.C. Area Alumni
8:30 p.m.
Alumni Social
9:00 p.m.
Student Networking Activity
“This Institute gave me incredible respect for those working in agricultural policy. I look forward to connecting with the speakers and policy-makers who graciously shared their experience with us in the future.”
Alison Kinnaird
University of Wisconsin- River Falls