Indiana pig farmers recently traveled to Washington, D.C. to participate in the Legislative Action Conference (LAC) hosted by the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC). The event brings together pork producers from across the United States to meet directly with lawmakers and discuss issues impacting the pork industry.
During their time on Capitol Hill, Indiana pork producers met with members of Congress to talk about key agricultural issues including farm policy, labor challenges, trade, sustainability, and the future of pork production.
One of the top priorities during the visit was encouraging Indiana lawmakers to support Prop 12 language included in the House markup of the Farm Bill. Farmers also urged members of Congress to oppose amendments that would remove the Prop 12 language from the bill.
The grassroots advocacy efforts from pork producers across the country helped secure passage of the Farm Bill in the House on April 30. The legislation passed with bipartisan support in a 224-200 vote.
Indiana pork producers say it is important for lawmakers to hear directly from family farmers about how policies and regulations impact daily farm operations, food production, and rural communities.