The Washington Conference Primer

The Washington Conference September 12–15 is just around the corner and we are excited to introduce some of the key issues impacting the industry including international trade, food safety, farm bill, nutrition, and workforce. This session will begin a series of discussions over the summer leading up to our annual Washington Conference here in Washington, DC. On top of our impactful March on Capitol Hill, this year's event will feature an International Trade Forum, Joy of Fresh reception, special Women's Fresh Perspectives event and more. Join our IFPA U.S. Government Relations team and industry leaders to start your journey preparing for our March on Capitol Hill.

Moderator: Rebeckah Adcock, Vice President of U.S. Government Relations, IFPA
Speakers: 

• Danielle Beck, Director of Government Relations, Invariant
• Sharon Bomer Lauritsen, Principal, AgTrade Strategies LLC
• Stephanie Katzman, Executive Vice President, S. Katzman Produce
• Kam Quarles, Chief Executive Officer, National Potato Council
• Tracey Duda-Chapman, Sr VP/Chief Legal & Adm Officer, Duda Farm Fresh Foods, Inc.
• Carole Patterson, Director of Food Safety, Account, Gem-Pack Berries, LLC