Washington Watch
Washington Watch 2026: Mark Your Calendars!
Washington Watch 2026 is scheduled for April 27-29.
The Washington Watch Planning Committee, led by Co-Chairs Susan Littlefield and Andy Schwab, are working to finalize the agenda that will include visits to hear from officials at USDA and leadership on Capitol Hill. It's three days of informative updates, interviews, content creation and outings from the heart of Washington, D.C.
Watch for a full agenda and registration and hotel information coming soon!
About Washington Watch
Washington Watch is held each spring in our nation's capital and gives members the opportunity to hear from agriculture organizations, officials from the United States Department of Agriculture, and leadership of the House and Senate. Rapidly changing ag policy affects everyone up and down the food chain, and it’s more important than ever for U.S. farmers and ranchers to hear reporting on ag issues happening in Washington D.C. that impact their daily farming and ranching operations. The goal for Washington Watch is for NAFB broadcaster members to access national interviews and content, adding their local angle to connect with their listeners.
Whether you’re a broadcaster, broadcasting management/sales professional, an allied industry partner or an agriculture communications student, Washington Watch is a unique and rewarding experience! For one low registration, attendees receive an NAFB-subsidized hotel rate in Washington, D.C., all meals and receptions, a special evening of entertainment and full access to all visits on Capitol Hill.
A Must-Attend Event
- Unique opportunity to access and interview more than a dozen legislators and government officials who are making U.S. farm, energy and rural policies.
- On-site visits to Capitol Hill, USDA and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA).
- Issues Forum brings together 20-plus leading associations and companies for interviews.
- Build relationships with other farm broadcasters, industry leaders and agricultural policy insiders.
- For sales personnel, Washington Watch is an excellent opportunity to identify sponsorship opportunities.
- For one low registration ($150), NAFB subsidizes the hotel rate in Washington and provides all meals, NCBA rooftop reception, evening entertainment and transportation vouchers.
