39: Tariffs, Trade & Talking to Congress: My DC Debrief

In this episode of the CattleUSA Daily Podcast, Lauren Moylan shares her experiences from a recent trip to Washington, DC, where she engaged with congressmen and women about pressing agricultural issues. She discusses the importance of trade, tariffs, and labor challenges in the agricultural sector, as well as the current status of the farm bill. Additionally, Lauren reflects on leadership lessons learned from a Gettysburg leadership experience, emphasizing the need for advocacy and engagement in agriculture. The episode concludes with her excitement about being selected for the NCBA trailblazers program and her commitment to continue advocating for the agricultural community.

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Takeaways

Lauren shares her experiences from a recent trip to DC.

Engaging with congressmen is crucial for agricultural advocacy.

Trade and tariffs are significant issues affecting agriculture.

Labor challenges are impacting the agricultural workforce.

The farm bill is overdue and requires attention from Congress.

Leadership lessons from Gettysburg emphasize adaptability and foresight.

Advocacy for agriculture is essential for rural communities.

The importance of being vocal as constituents is highlighted.

Building relationships with local representatives is key.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Overview of DC Trip

02:47 Engagement with Congress: Conversations and Insights

06:00 Trade, Tariffs, and Labor Challenges in Agriculture

08:49 The Farm Bill: Current Status and Future Outlook

15:06 Leadership Lessons from Gettysburg Experience

29:55 Conclusion and Future Directions for Advocacy

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