Event Overview:
All CIRB members are invited to attend CIRB’s 2017 fly-in and policy conference to bring crop insurance’s voice to Capitol Hill while learning the latest from policy experts and decision makers. Conference events will include advocacy training, a federal affairs update, Congressional speakers, visits to key Capitol Hill offices, and networking opportunities.
Hotel Information:
The Hyatt Regency Capitol Hill 400 New Jersey Ave. NW, Washington, D.C.
If you still need a reservation, call 202-737-1234.
Please note there are a very limited amount of rooms reserved so please make yours as soon as possible.
Contact:
Click here to download the latest schedule.
Schedule At A Glance:
Monday, April 10:
11:00 a.m. - Noon: Emerging Leaders Program (ELP) Particiapants Meet
1:00 p.m.: Executive Committee Meeting
6:00 p.m.: All CIRB Members Arrive. (Please note everyone is on their own for dinner)
Tuesday, April 11:
8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m: Policy Conference- Educational Program featuring legislative update, policy speakers, and lobbying training.
8:00 am - Chairman's Welcome
8:05 a.m.- Tara Smith, CIRB Staff
8:30 a.m.- Conservation Panel (John Larson, American Farmland Trust, Kellis Moss, Ducks Unlimited and Ryan Stockwell, National Wildlife Federation)
9:30 a.m.- Tara Smith, CIRB Staff
10:15 a.m. - Former U.S. Congressman Jim Gerlach (R-PA), president and chief executive officer of the Business-Industry Political Action Committee (BIPAC)
11:00 a.m.- Ray Starling, Special Assistant to the President for Agriculture, Trade, and Food Assistance within the National Economic Council (NEC)
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.: CIRB Capitol Hill Visits
5:30 p.m.: Capitol Hill Reception*
*The ELP participants will offically graduate.
Wednesday, April 12:
9:00 a.m.: CIRB Capitol Hill Visits
12 p.m.: CIRB Members Depart
12:00 p.m. -1:30 p.m.: The ELP will meet for lunch.
Join us to have your voice heard in Washington!
