WASHINGTON, D.C. (RFD NEWS) — Pork producers are returning home after meetings with lawmakers on Capitol Hill, where discussions focused on Proposition 12, agricultural labor, and broader policy priorities affecting the livestock sector.
Pat Hord with the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) joined us on Friday’s Market Day Report to recap the fly-in and the issues raised during meetings with federal lawmakers and regulators, sharing his key takeaways from the trip and reflecting on the overall energy of the producer fly-in.
In his interview with RFD NEWS, Hord emphasized that pork producers made a strong case for including a fix to Proposition 12 in the next Farm Bill, underscoring concerns about its impact on domestic production and interstate commerce.
Hord emphasized the importance of direct engagement with lawmakers and regulators, noting the positive feedback NPPC received during the week’s meetings with ag policymakers.
He went on to address ongoing labor challenges facing the pork industry and other agricultural sectors, highlighting the need for reliable access to year-round workers to support production demands.
Finally, Hord spoke about his fifth-generation family farm in Ohio and how current policy decisions directly impact day-to-day operations.
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