For most American citizens, performing their civic duty-begins and ends with pulling a lever on Election Day. While some may be happy with allowing their elected representatives to speak for their interests, those in the potato industry know that their civic responsibilities reach far beyond the voting booth.Soon after Congress begins its new two-year legislative session,potato growers and industry leaders from all over the country will travel to Washington, D.C., to renew their efforts on behalf of policy priorities that could impact our farms and operations for generations to come.At the National Potato Councils annual Potato D.C. Fly-In, Feb. 25-28, growers will learn about how the laws and regulations being considered by Congress and the administration could affect their businesses. They then unite with their fellow growers andindustry partners to deliver their messages directly to lawmakers and federal regulators on Capitol Hill.
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