United Fresh Washington Conference 2019

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Partners and Solutions Center (Room Independence Foyer, Independence Level)

17 Sep 19
7:00 AM - 2:00 PM
The new Partners & Solutions Center  showcases leading business solutions to critical issues influenced by public policy today. Visit the ... More...

Opening General Session Breakfast (Room Independence A, Independence Level)

17 Sep 19
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Speaker(s): Representative Jim McGovern
Meet Your Congressional Team Mates Join your congressional visit team leader and fellow teammates at your team numbered table. Grower Achie... More...

Regulation or Legislation, Now Is the Time To Improve Our Labor Climate (Room Independence BCDE, Independence Level)

17 Sep 19
10:15 AM - 11:45 AM
Speaker(s): Carrie Meadows ; Corey Brown ; John Hollay ; Kristi Boswell
With the 2019 congressional calendar winding down and the 2020 elections inching closer, now is the time for our industry to push for labor and imm... More...

The Fresh Generation: How the Produce Industry Invigorates Nutrition Programs (Room Lafayette Square, Independence Level)

17 Sep 19
10:15 AM - 11:45 AM
Speaker(s): Alex DiNovo ; Darlena Birch ; Jacqlyn Schneider ; Maria Perrone ; Mollie Van Lieu
With a Farm Bill wrapped up, it's time for Congress to turn its attention to Child Nutrition Reauthorization. Today, children are eating more f... More...

Why Trade Matters to the Fresh Produce Industry (Room Independence FGHI, Independence Level)

17 Sep 19
10:15 AM - 11:45 AM
Speaker(s): Mark Dennin ; Mark Powers ; Robert Guenther ; Sharon Bomer Lauritsen
Trade has become a focal point of the fresh produce industry since President Trump took office. With passage of USMCA, and trade battles with China... More...

General Session Luncheon (Room Independence A, Independence Level)

17 Sep 19
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Speaker(s): Congressmen GT Thompson ; Congressmen James Comer
Congressman GT Thompson (R-PA) and James Comer (R-KY) will keynote the Tuesday luncheon at Washington Conference. Thompson, in his sixth term, and ... More...

Bus Transportation Departure to Capitol Hill

17 Sep 19
1:30 PM - 1:45 PM
Congressional Meeting Teams will depart from the Grand Hyatt Washington immediately following the General Luncheon Session at approximate 1:30 pm. ... More...

March on Capitol Hill: U.S. House of Representatives Meetings (Room Capitol Hill)

17 Sep 19
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Meet face-to-face with your elected officials in the U.S. House of Reprsentatives to discuss critical issues to your business and share personal te... More...

United FreshPAC Reception & Dinner (Separately Ticketed Event) (Room The Willard Hotel)

17 Sep 19
5:45 PM - 8:30 PM
Speaker(s): John Cornyn
Industry leaders come together in this annual advocacy event that raises funds to increase support for key members of Congress, strengthening ... More...