On May 6, 2026, the National Agricultural Law Center (NALC) and the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) Foundation will host a half-day program featuring the latest updates in agricultural and food law policy from experts across the country in Washington, D.C. The agenda includes:
- “Four Corners” Congressional Update: Ag Trade, E-15, MAHA, Farm Bill, and Related Issues:
- Fitzhugh Elder IV, Staff Director, Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry;
- Mikayla Bodey, Policy Director, Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry;
- Brian Sowyrda, Staff Director, House Committee on Agriculture; and
- Parish Braden, Staff Director, House Committee on Agriculture.
- Fitzhugh Elder IV, Staff Director, Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry;
- Keynote Address — Litigation, Regulation, Adjudication: Perspectives on the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Trade, and Related Issues:
- State of Play on The Hill: View from the Trenches:
- Moderator: Harrison M. Pittman, Director, NALC;
- Tara Smith, Executive Vice President, Torrey Advisory Group;
- Morgan Ulmer, Principal, Cornerstone Government Affairs;
- Ken Barbic, Principal/Chair of Food & Agriculture Group, Invariant; and
- Jessica Schulken, Chief Advocacy and External Affairs Officer, The Russell Group.
- Moderator: Harrison M. Pittman, Director, NALC;
- Ag Industry Litigation and Regulation Update:
A reception will follow until 6:30 p.m. (EDT). Continuing legal education (CLE) credit is available. Registration is open.
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