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Congressional Fellowship Program (Farm & Field Congressional Fellowship Program)

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Overview

Congressional Fellowship Program

Program Name: Farm & Field Congressional Fellowship Program

Geographic Scope: United States (targets selected agricultural regions)

Overview:
An opportunity for Congressional staff members to experience food and agricultural enterprises firsthand and discuss issues with farm owners and operators. Since February 2018, more than 28 congressional staff members have participated.

Program Structure:

  • Three-day program format

  • Targets selected agricultural regions of the United States

  • Participants experience a variety of agricultural production, processing, and marketing systems

    • Focus Areas:

  • Water quality

  • Sustainability and technology

  • Marketing and global trade

  • Day-to-day impact of public policies on the food and agriculture value chain

    • Participant Benefits:

  • One-on-one interactions with farmers, researchers, processors, and industry leaders

  • Discussions with agency and local government leaders

  • First-hand observation of how public policies impact the food and agriculture value chain

  • Network building with experts on various agricultural issues

    • Contact Information:
    Farm Foundation
    31330 N Milwaukee Ave.
    Libertyville, Illinois 60048

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    agriculture

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