During the week of February 2, 2025, MABA President Chuck Lippstreu led a group of members on a visit to Washington, DC for meetings with national trade association partners and Members of Congress. Our group met with experts from The Fertilizer Institute, CropLife America, the Agricultural Retailers Association, the International Dairy Foods Association and the National Grain & Feed Association. We also had the chance to hear from government affairs leaders for two member companies, Nutrien and CF Industries. These meetings provided important background for Leadership Program members attending the visits. Later in the week, we met with several members of Michigan’s Congressional delegation. In the U.S. Senate, the group had opportunities to meet with Senator Elissa Slotkin and staff members for Senator Gary Peters. In the House, the group met with Representatives Jack Bergman, Hillary Scholten, Lisa McClain, Kristen McDonald Rivet, John Moolenaar, and Tim Walberg, and staff members for Reps. Bill Huizenga and Tom Barrett. We discussed trade, the Farm Bill, logistics needs, ag technology and other priority issues for Michigan agriculture. MABA thanks all of our DC-based partners and policymakers for taking time to visit with Michigan agribusiness leaders!
