United Fresh Washington Conference 2019

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Produce Advocacy Bootcamp: Warm Up - Walk Through of the Key Issues Impacting the Industry (Room Independence A, Independence Level)

16 Sep 19
8:10 AM - 8:45 AM
Speaker(s): Robert Guenther
Participate in a comprehensive discussion on the top policy asks and the issues they will impact during your Congressional visits. Gain insights on... More...

Board and Council Meetings (Various Rooms, Grand Hyatt Washington)

16 Sep 19
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Government Relations Council Meeting: Independence BCD, Independence Level Supply Chain Logistics Council Meeting: Indepedence E, Indepen... More...

Produce Advocacy Bootcamp: Cardio - Dive Into Advocacy Day Basic Training (Room Independence A, Independence Level)

16 Sep 19
8:45 AM - 9:30 AM
Speaker(s): Randy Russell
Dive into a typical day for a Member of Congress and discover what influential Congressional committees have jurisdiction over your business. You w... More...

Produce Advocacy Bootcamp: Weights - How to Strengthen Your Presence (Room Independence A, Independence Level)

16 Sep 19
9:45 AM - 10:30 AM
Speaker(s): Alex Jackson Berkley ; Bret Erickson ; Garland Perkins ; Lisa McNeece ; Tony Freytag
Congressional visits can be fun, quirky and often take place in odd places. Boost your confidence before heading to Capitol Hill. Lead by industry ... More...

Produce Advocacy Bootcamp: Stretching & Flexibility - Interactive Role-Playing Exercises (Room Independence A, Independence Level)

16 Sep 19
10:30 AM - 11:10 AM
Speaker(s): Mollie Van Lieu
Staying nimble during your Congressional visits is key to success! Observe a mock meeting to gain proven strategies for engaging congressional lead... More...

Produce Advocacy Bootcamp: Cool Down - Advocacy 365 (Room Independence A, Independence Level)

16 Sep 19
11:10 AM - 11:15 AM
Speaker(s): Angela Tiwari
Your work on Capitol Hill carries the weight of 365 days of impact. Learn various communication and engagement techniques to enhance the #PowerOfFr... More...

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

16 Sep 19
11:30 AM - 5:00 PM
The new Partners & Solutions Center  showcases leading business solutions to critical issues influenced by public policy today. Visit the ... More...

Keynote Luncheon: Venture Beyond the Fresh Produce Aisle: A Transition Worth Talking About (Room Independence A, Independence Level)

16 Sep 19
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Speaker(s): Krysta Harden
Keynote Speaker Krysta Harden, Executive VP Global Environmental Strategy for Dairy Management Inc. and former U.S. Deputy Secretary of Agriculture... More...

Venture Beyond the Fresh Produce Aisle: Strategies from the Top (Room Independence A, Independence Level)

16 Sep 19
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
Speaker(s): Dawn Sweeney ; John Downs ; Michael Dykes ; Tom Stenzel
Join United Fresh CEO Tom Stenzel as he discusses association advocacy in today's turbulent environment with three association CEOs from differ... More...

Venture Beyond the Fresh Produce Aisle: Battles in the Trenches (Room Independence A, Independence Level)

16 Sep 19
2:45 PM - 3:30 PM
Speaker(s): John Monsif ; Lee Sanders ; Robert Guenther ; Tres Bailey
Hear from experts in government relations across the food industry, as United Fresh Senior Vice President of Public Policy Robert Guenther moderate... More...

Venture Beyond the Fresh Produce Aisle: Lessons Learned - A Success Story Worth Discussing (Room Independence A, Independence Level)

16 Sep 19
3:45 PM - 4:30 PM
Speaker(s): Charles Conner ; Randy Russell
When the National Bioengineering Food Disclosure Law passed, it developed a national BE label and pre-empted state laws from their own BE labeling ... More...

Venture Beyond the Fresh Produce Aisle: Quick Reaction - Produce Industry Responds (Room Independence A, Independence Level)

16 Sep 19
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Speaker(s): Brian Kocher ; Mark Klompien ; Raina Nelson ; Robert Guenther
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Bus Transportation from hotel to Garfield Circle

16 Sep 19
5:30 PM - 5:45 PM
Transportation to the Celebrate Fresh Opening Reception on Capitol Hill will depart from the Grand Hyatt 10th Street Exit, to the right of the hote... More...

Celebrate Fresh Opening Reception on Capitol Hill (Room Rayburn Courtyard, Rayburn House Office Building)

16 Sep 19
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Take pride as our industry shares the bounty of our production with leaders on Capitol Hill as we advance our industry's impact and message for... More...

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...

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

18 Sep 19
7:30 AM - 10:00 AM
The new Partners & Solutions Center  showcases leading business solutions to critical issues influenced by public policy today. Visit the ... More...

General Session Breakfast (Room Independence A, Independence Level)

18 Sep 19
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Speaker(s): Sonny Perdue
Hear U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue address the produce industry’s most pressing issues, from immigration reform and the need for... More...

Bus Transportation Departure to Produce Industry Engagement Sessions

18 Sep 19
9:30 AM - 9:45 AM
Buses will be provided from the Grand Hyatt Washington to the White House, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the Embassy of Peru field trips and ... More...

Produce Industry Engagement Beyond Capitol Hill: Embassy of Peru (Room Embassy of Peru)

18 Sep 19
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Discuss bilateral trade and agriculture with the Embassy of Peru, and explore ways our countries can work together to serve consumers and the i... More...

Produce Industry Engagement Beyond Capitol Hill: Federal Research and Innovation for Fresh Produce (Room Waterfront Centre)

18 Sep 19
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Speaker(s): Brandi Schottel ; Sally Rockey
Hear from leading federal research officials, including the Agricultural Research Service and the Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research, on ... More...

Produce Industry Engagement Beyond Capitol Hill: The White House Briefing at the Old Executive Office Building (Room South Court Auditorium)

18 Sep 19
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Join White House and Administration officials for a top-level briefing on national policy and agricultural issues at the Old Executive Office Build... More...

Produce Industry Engagement Beyond Capitol Hill: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (Room Independence BCDE, Independence Level)

18 Sep 19
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Speaker(s): Frank Yiannas
FDA Deputy Commissioner for Food Policy and Response Frank Yiannas and other top FDA officials will visit with attendees at the Grand Hyatt for a s... More...

Bus Transportation to Capitol Hill

18 Sep 19
11:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Buses will take field trip participants from field trip locations to capitol hill for a gather-and-go lunch followed by Senate meetings.  More...

U.S. Senate Lunch Gather-and-Go (Room Off-Site: Senate Hart Office Building 216)

18 Sep 19
12:00 PM - 1:45 PM
Come together for a casual lunch prior to heading to the March on Capitol Hill: U.S. Senate Meetings.  More...

March on Capitol Hill: U.S. Senate Meetings (Room Capitol Hill)

18 Sep 19
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Meet face-to-face with your elected officials in the U.S. Senate to discuss critical issues to your business and share personal testimony of how ac... More...

United Fresh Board of Directors & Leadership Alumni 25th Anniversary Celebration (Separately Ticketed Event) (Room United Fresh Home Office)

18 Sep 19
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
United Fresh Produce Association’s office: 1901 Pennsylvania Ave. NW #1100, Washington, D.C. 20006 More...