Increased TSP Access Act of 2023

Fertilizer market Farm Bill - Conservation Title Fertilizer Production Expansion Program A bill to include phosphate and potash on the final list of critical minerals of the Department of the Interior (H.R. 4059 and S. 3956) Streamlining Conservation Practice Standards Act (H.R. 6877 and S. 2603)) Phosphate and Potash Protection Act of 2024 (H.R. 8450) Fertilizer Research Act of 2023 (S. 3471) Increased TSP Access Act of 2023 (H.R. 3036 and S. 1400) Plant Biostimulant Act (H.R. 1472 and S. 802)

Client expense: $477,120 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), White House Office

FARM BILL: - Asked House and Senate Members to support S.5335, the Rural Prosperity and Food Security Act of 2024 and H.R.8467, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act otherwise known as farm bill. - Asked PFB members to complete AFBF's advocacy email asking for their legislator to pass a farm bill ASAP and include a legislative fix to Prop 12. - Worked with AFBF on securing votes for farm bill by communicating how conversations went during meetings with legislators and/or staff. - Met with PA delegation's offices to discuss farm bill and a legislative fix to Prop 12. Discussed need to be passed on time and Farm Bureau priorities. Listened to legislators' concerns with farm bill as well as their individual priorities for the legislation. See Section 24 - Trade - of this report for information on lobbying efforts for Prop 12. ASKED TO SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING: - S.5321, the Farm Ownership Improvement Act, which would require USDA to implement a pre-qualification or pre-approval process for all farmers and ranchers seeking FSA Direct Farm Ownership loans. - S.4168/H.R.4838, the Specialty Crop Security Act, which would increase USDA's Specialty Crop Block Grant (SCBG) program authorization from $85 to $100 million per year and expand opportunities for specialty crop stakeholders to provide input into how program funding is used by state departments of agriculture. - S.1014/H.R.1756, the Dairy Pricing Opportunity Act, which would mandate cost and yield surveying of processors to participate in the NDPSR survey every two years. - S.980/H.R.3755, the Industrial Hemp Act, which would exempt farmers exclusively growing industrial hemp from the burdensome background checks and costly sampling and testing protocols required for farmers growing cannabinoid hemp like that used in the extraction of CBD. - S.1867/H.R.3922, the Expanding Childcare in Rural America Act, which would direct USDA to authorize and prioritize projects that address the availability, quality, and cost of childcare in agricultural and rural communities. - S.1837/H.R.3867, the Spotted Lanternfly Research and Development Act, which would designate spotted lanternflies as a high priority pest under the National Institute of Food and Agriculture to direct more federal research dollars to combat these devastating insects. - S.1816/H.R.3815, the Protecting Mushroom Farmers Act, which would require a USDA study on providing crop insurance for mushroom farmers. - S.2458/H.R.3904, the Crop Insurance for Future Farmers Act, which would help our next generation of farmers by aligning the definition of Beginning Farmers to match that of other USDA programs - 10 crop years or less instead of the status quo of 5 crop years or less. - S.1400/H.R.3036, the Increased TSP Access Act, which would help streamline the technical service provider (TSP) certification at NRCS and leverage the programs and technical expertise of NRCS to make conservation programs available to more farmers and on more land. - S.2614/H.R.8488, the Farmer to Farmer Education Act, which would allow farmer-to-farmer groups to develop cooperative agreements with USDA to share conservation concepts and new practices. - H.R.4856, the GusNIP Expansion Act, which would enhance and expand the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program (GusNIP), which awards competitive grant funding to nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects that provide incentives to income-eligible consumers to increase their purchase of fruits and vegetables. ASKED TO OPPOSE THE FOLLOWING: - S.658/H.R.5252, the EQIP Improvement Act, which would create severe consequences to the EQIP program for animal agriculture operations by targeting livestock operations conservation project funding. NEUTRAL/MONITORED BUT NOT LOBBIED BILLS: - S.2371/H.R.3139, the ACRE Act, which would exclude from the gross income of certain financial lending institutions, for income tax purposes, interest received on loans secured by rural or agricultural real estate. - S.5101, the Farmer Driven Conservation Outcomes Act, which would authorize USDA to measure, assess, and report on the outcomes associated with its conservation programs. - S.4219/H.R.8210, the Future Farmers and Ranchers of Tomorrow Act, which would revise USDAs qualified beginning farmer or rancher definition to allow non-related beginning farmers and ranchers in joint entities to be eligible for FSA loans. - S.1842/H.R.6687, the Innovative Feed Enhancement and Economic Development (FEED) Act, which would would amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to establish a new category of animal food additives. - S.2631/H.R.3424, the Forest Conservation Easement Program (FCEP) Act, which would prevent the conversion of forests into non-forest areas by authorizing funding to purchase development rights from willing private landowners. - H.R.1624, the Puppy Protection Act, which would require USDA to expand standards that govern the humane handling, care, treatment, and transportation of animals to include new requirements for commercial dog dealers. OTHER: - Reviewed FWS' proposal to list the Monarch Butterfly as an endangered species (Docket #: FWS-R3-ES-2024-0137-0001). Expressed concerns to legislators over the impact this will have on agriculture. Worked with PFB members to comply information for comments. - Sent election congrats letters to PA House and Senate Members and started the conversation of 119th Congressional priorities. - Reviewed the following rulemakings from USDA and shared AFBF's comments with PA's delegation for: Fair and Competitive Livestock and Poultry Markets (Docket #: AMS-FTPP-21-0046); Poultry Grower Payment Systems and Capital Improvement Systems (Docket #: AMS-FTPP-22-0046); Transparency in Poultry Grower Contracting and Tournaments (Docket #: AMS-FTPP-21-0044); and Inclusive Competition and Market Integrity under the Packers and Stockyards Act (Docket #: AMS-FTPP-21-0045). - Advocacy work on the Federal Milk Marketing Orders (FMMOs). Reviewed USDA's proposed final decision for the FMMOs (Docket #: AMS-DA-23-0031) and emailed PA House and Senate Members with PFB's position to not take a stand to allow for a fair referendum process. Specifically, supported a switchback either by USDA or Congress for the higher of in Class I milk. Additionally, asked Congress Members to support requiring mandatory audited surveying for make allowance changes in the FMMOs. - Advocacy work on increasing the availability and affordability of rural childcare. - Reviewed Chevron Deference case to determine the impact it will have on ag. Supported SCOTUS' decision. Signed onto coalition letter to President Biden to urge suspension of regulatory activity until they review the Loper decision.

Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, President of the U.S., SENATE

H.R. 4288 Agricultural Labeling Uniformity Act S. 269/H.R. 5085 Protect America's Children from Toxic Pesticides Act S. 2472/H.R. 5070 USDA CROP Act of 2023 S. 802/H.R. 1472 Plant Bio stimulant Act of 2023 S. 720/H.R. 1459 PRECISE Act of 2023 S. 719/H.R. 1495 Precision Agriculture Loan Act of 2023 S. 1400/H.R. 3036 Increased TSP Access Act of 2023 H.R. 4277 Saving America's Pollinators Act H.R. 8467 Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024 H.R.9981 - To prohibit the use, production, sale, importation, or exportation of any pesticide containing atrazine.

Client expense: $440,705 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

S.98 - Agriculture Innovation Act of 2023 Farm Bill Soil Health and Regenerative Agriculture Equipment Training for Regenerative Agriculture in NRCS programs S.1400 - Increased TSP Access Act S.1690 - Conservation Opportunity and Voluntary Environment Resilience Program (COVER) Act Regional Conservation Partnership Program

Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

In support of Save Our Sequoias Act (H.R.2989) In support of Increased TSP Access Act of 2023 (S.1400/ H.R.3036) in Support of Seedlings for Sustainable Habitat Restoration Act of 2023 (S.1164)

Client expense: $15,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

In support of Save Our Sequoias Act (H.R.2989) In support of Increased TSP Access Act of 2023 (S.1400/ H.R.3036) in Support of Seedlings for Sustainable Habitat Restoration Act of 2023 (S.1164)

Client expense: $15,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Support Farm Bill reauthorization (HR 8467) Support for Climate Smart Ag practices and Modern Ag technologies (pesticides, biotech seed, biostimulants, fertilizer) in federal conservation programs Oppose SEC ESG proposals that impact the agricultural industry Support HR 215, WATER for California Act Support reforms to the NRCS Technical Service Providers (TSP) program Support HR 3036 / S 1400, the Increased TSP Access Act of 2023 Support S 1736, the Farmers First Act of 2023 Support HR 1472 / S 802, the Plant Biostimulant Act of 2023 Suspend the FCC Ligado Order

Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), White House Office

2024 Farm Bill A concurrent resolution expressing the need for the Senate to provide advice and consent to ratification of the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity. (S.Con.Res.11) ACE Agriculture Act of 2023 (H.R.2385 / S.834) AMAZON21 Act (H.R.5830 / S.5019) Americas Outdoor Recreation Act of 2023 (S.873) Americas Wildlife Habitat Conservation Act (H.R.7408) Bristol Bay Protection Act (H.R.8193) Caribbean and Latin America Maritime Security Initiative Act of 2024 (H.R.7209) Community and Hydropower Improvement Act (S.1521) Department of State Authorization Act of 2023 (S.2043) Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025 (H.R. 8998 / S. 4802) Energy Permitting Reform Act (S.4753) EXPLORE Act (H.R.6492) Fix Our Forests Act (H.R.8790) Fostering Overseas Rule of Law and Environmentally Sound Trade (FOREST) Act of 2023 (H.R.6515 / S.3371) Foundation for International Food Security Act of 2023 (S.3207) Good Samaritan Remediation of Abandoned Hardrock Mines Act of 2024 (H.R.7779 / S.2781) Hydropower Clean Energy Future Act (H.R.4045) Increased TSP Access Act of 2023 (H.R.3036 / S.1400) Indian Buffalo Management Act (H.R.6368 / S.2908) Inflation Reduction Act of 2023 (H.R.812) Lacey Act Amendments of 2023 (H.R.4922 / S.1614) National Prescribed Fire Act of 2024 (H.R.8557 / S.4424) North American Grasslands Conservation Act (no bill number) Outdoors for All Act (H.R.1065 / S.448) Plum Island National Monument Act (H.R.1584) Public Land Renewable Energy Development Act of 2024 (H.R.8954) Recovering Americas Wildlife Act of 2023 (S.1149) Reinvesting in Shoreline Economies and Ecosystems (RISEE) Act of 2023 (H.R.913 / S.373) Rural Forest Markets Act of 2023 (H.R.5315 / S.3399) Save Our Sequoias Act (H.R.2989) Treating Tribes and Counties as Good Neighbors Act (H.R.1450 / S.697) United States Foundation for International Conservation Act of 2023 (H.R.6727 / H.R.1298) United States Foundation for International Conservation Act of 2024 (S.618) Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (H.R.8812) WILD Act (H.R.5009 / S.2395) Wildfire Safe Communities Act of 2024

Client expense: $430,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Park Service (NPS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service, White House Office

Commodity Futures Trading Commission; regulations pertaining to commodity trading FY 2025 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations; provisions relating to agriculture and farmer cooperatives Implementation of H.R. 5376 Inflation Reduction Act of 2022; issues pertaining to agriculture and farmer cooperatives S. 1400 Increased TSP Access Act of 2023; issues pertaining to agriculture and farmer cooperatives S. 4056 "EMIT LESS" Act; issues pertaining to agriculture and farmer cooperatives H.R. 6687 and S. 1842 Innovative FEED Act of 2023; issues pertaining to agriculture and farmer cooperatives H.R. 8467 Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024 and other Farm Bill proposals; issues pertaining to agriculture and farmer cooperatives Issues related to the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service's Farm Labor Survey; impacts to agriculture and farmer cooperatives

Client expense: $370,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA)

H.R. 4288 Agricultural Labeling Uniformity Act S. 269/H.R. 5085 Protect America's Children from Toxic Pesticides Act S. 2472/H.R. 5070 USDA CROP Act of 2023 S. 802/H.R. 1472 Plant Bio stimulant Act of 2023 S. 720/H.R. 1459 PRECISE Act of 2023 S. 719/H.R. 1495 Precision Agriculture Loan Act of 2023 S. 1400/H.R. 3036 Increased TSP Access Act of 2023 H.R. 4277 Saving America's Pollinators Act H.R. 8467 Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024 H.R.9981 - To prohibit the use, production, sale, importation, or exportation of any pesticide containing atrazine.

Client expense: $296,189 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

2024 Farm Bill (H.R. 8467). "Flood Resiliency and Land Stewardship Act" (H.R. 3972). Regional Conservation Partnership Program funding and 2024 RCPP grants. "Increased TSP Access Act" (H.R. 3036, S.1400).

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE

Fertilizer market Farm Bill - Conservation Title Fertilizer Production Expansion Program Fertilizer Stewardship., Utilization, Sustainability, Technology Access, Innovation, and Nourishment Act (S 5128) (Congress) A bill to include phosphate and potash on the final list of critical minerals of the Department of the Interior (H.R. 4059 and S. 3956) Streamlining Conservation Practice Standards Act (H.R. 6877 and S. 2603)) Phosphate and Potash Protection Act of 2024 (H.R. 8450) Fertilizer Research Act of 2023 (S. 3471) Increased TSP Access Act of 2023 (H.R. 3036 and S. 1400) Plant Biostimulant Act (H.R. 1472 and S. 802)

Client expense: $411,601 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office

FARM BILL: - Asked House Members to support H.R.8467, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act otherwise known as farm bill. - Encouraged Senate Members to ask Chairwoman Stabenow to release text. - Listened to Chairwoman Stabenow and Ranking Member Boozman speak at an AFBF conference on the status of farm bill in the Senate and the strategy moving forward. - Addressed concerns over Title IV - Nutrition - of H.R. 8467 otherwise known as farm bill. - Asked PFB members to complete AFBF's advocacy email asking for their legislator to pass a farm bill ASAP and include a legislative fix to Prop 12. - Worked with AFBF on securing votes for farm bill by communicating how conversations went during meetings with legislators and/or staff. - Met with PA delegation's offices to discuss farm bill and a legislative fix to Prop 12. Discussed need to be passed on time and Farm Bureau priorities. Listened to legislators' concerns with farm bill as well as their individual priorities for the legislation. See Section 24 - Trade - of this report for information on lobbying efforts for Prop 12. - Signed onto coalition letter supporting farm bill in August. - Asked PA House Republican delegation to sign onto Dear Colleague letter to House Leadership asking them to bring farm bill to the floor. ASKED TO SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING: - No bill # yet, the Farm Ownership Improvement Act, which would require USDA to implement a pre-qualification or pre-approval process for all farmers and ranchers seeking FSA Direct Farm Ownership loans. - S.4168/H.R.4838, the Specialty Crop Security Act, which would increase USDA's Specialty Crop Block Grant (SCBG) program authorization from $85 to $100 million per year and expand opportunities for specialty crop stakeholders to provide input into how program funding is used by state departments of agriculture. - S.1014/H.R.1756, the Dairy Pricing Opportunity Act, which would mandate cost and yield surveying of processors to participate in the NDPSR survey every two years. - S.980/H.R.3755, the Industrial Hemp Act, which would exempt farmers exclusively growing industrial hemp from the burdensome background checks and costly sampling and testing protocols required for farmers growing cannabinoid hemp like that used in the extraction of CBD. - S.1867/H.R.3922, the Expanding Childcare in Rural America Act, which would direct USDA to authorize and prioritize projects that address the availability, quality, and cost of childcare in agricultural and rural communities. - S.1837/H.R.3867, the Spotted Lanternfly Research and Development Act, which would designate spotted lanternflies as a high priority pest under the National Institute of Food and Agriculture to direct more federal research dollars to combat these devastating insects. - S.1816/H.R.3815, the Protecting Mushroom Farmers Act, which would require a USDA study on providing crop insurance for mushroom farmers. - S.2458/H.R.3904, the Crop Insurance for Future Farmers Act, which would help our next generation of farmers by aligning the definition of Beginning Farmers to match that of other USDA programs - 10 crop years or less instead of the status quo of 5 crop years or less. - S.1400/H.R.3036, the Increased TSP Access Act, which would help streamline the technical service provider (TSP) certification at NRCS and leverage the programs and technical expertise of NRCS to make conservation programs available to more farmers and on more land. - S.2614/H.R.8488, the Farmer to Farmer Education Act, which would allow farmer-to-farmer groups to develop cooperative agreements with USDA to share conservation concepts and new practices. - H.R.4856, the GusNIP Expansion Act, which would enhance and expand the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program (GusNIP), which awards competitive grant funding to nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects that provide incentives to income-eligible consumers to increase their purchase of fruits and vegetables. ASKED TO OPPOSE THE FOLLOWING: - S.658/H.R.5252, the EQIP Improvement Act, which would create severe consequences to the EQIP program for animal agriculture operations by targeting livestock operations conservation project funding. NEUTRAL/MONITORED BUT NOT LOBBIED BILLS: - S.2371/H.R.3139, the ACRE Act, which would exclude from the gross income of certain financial lending institutions, for income tax purposes, interest received on loans secured by rural or agricultural real estate. - S.5101, the Farmer Driven Conservation Outcomes Act, which would authorize USDA to measure, assess, and report on the outcomes associated with its conservation programs. - S.4219/H.R.8210, the Future Farmers and Ranchers of Tomorrow Act, which would revise USDAs qualified beginning farmer or rancher definition to allow non-related beginning farmers and ranchers in joint entities to be eligible for FSA loans. - S.1842/H.R.6687, the Innovative Feed Enhancement and Economic Development (FEED) Act, which would would amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to establish a new category of animal food additives. - S.2631/H.R.3424, the Forest Conservation Easement Program (FCEP) Act, which would prevent the conversion of forests into non-forest areas by authorizing funding to purchase development rights from willing private landowners. - H.R.1624, the Puppy Protection Act, which would require USDA to expand standards that govern the humane handling, care, treatment, and transportation of animals to include new requirements for commercial dog dealers. OTHER: - Reviewed the following rulemakings from USDA: Fair and Competitive Livestock and Poultry Markets (Docket #: AMS-FTPP-21-0046); Poultry Grower Payment Systems and Capital Improvement Systems (Docket #: AMS-FTPP-22-0046); Transparency in Poultry Grower Contracting and Tournaments (Docket #: AMS-FTPP-21-0044); and Inclusive Competition and Market Integrity under the Packers and Stockyards Act (Docket #: AMS-FTPP-21-0045). - Advocacy work on the Federal Milk Marketing Orders (FMMOs). Reviewed USDA's Recommended Decision for the FMMOs (Docket #: AMS-DA-23-0031). Specifically, supported a switchback either by USDA or Congress for the higher of in Class I milk. Additionally, asked Congress Members to support requiring mandatory audited surveying for make allowance changes in the FMMOs. - Reviewed Chevron Deference case to determine the impact it will have on ag. Supported SCOTUS' decision. Signed onto coalition letter to President Biden to urge suspension of regulatory activity until they review the Loper decision. - Emailed Meuser's office that PFB supports Land O Lakes conservation project. - Reviewed Secretary Vilsack's response letter to Rep. Deluzio's meat processing consolidation letter as a result of a roundtable with Beaver/Lawrence County FB.

Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, President of the U.S., SENATE

S.98 - Agriculture Innovation Act of 2023 Farm Bill Soil Health and Regenerative Agriculture Equipment Training for Regenerative Agriculture in NRCS programs S.1400 - Increased TSP Access Act S.1690 - Conservation Opportunity and Voluntary Environment Resilience Program (COVER) Act Regional Conservation Partnership Program

Client expense: $150,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Support Farm Bill reauthorization (HR 8467) Support for Climate Smart Ag practices and Modern Ag technologies (pesticides, biotech seed, biostimulants, fertilizer) in federal conservation programs Oppose SEC ESG proposals that impact the agricultural industry Support HR 215, WATER for California Act Support reforms to the NRCS Technical Service Providers (TSP) program Support HR 3036 / S 1400, the Increased TSP Access Act of 2023 Support S 1736, the Farmers First Act of 2023 Support HR 1472 / S 802, the Plant Biostimulant Act of 2023 Suspend the FCC Ligado Order

Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), White House Office

In support of Save Our Sequoias Act (H.R.2989) In support of Increased TSP Access Act of 2023 (S.1400/ H.R.3036) in Support of Seedlings for Sustainable Habitat Restoration Act of 2023 (S.1164)

Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 4288 - Agricultural Labeling Uniformity Act S. 269 - Protect America's Children from Toxic Pesticides Act HR 4277 - Saving America's Pollinators Act H.R. 4288 Agricultural Labeling Uniformity Act S. 2472/H.R. 5070 USDA CROP Act of 2023 S. 802/H.R. 1472 Plant Biostimulant Act of 2023 S. 720/H.R. 1459 PRECISE Act of 2023 S. 719/H.R. 1495 Precision Agriculture Loan Act of 2023 S. 1400/H.R. 3036 Increased TSP Access Act of 2023 H.R. 8467 Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024

Client expense: $298,802 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Commodity Futures Trading Commission; regulations pertaining to commodity trading FY 2025 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations; provisions relating to agriculture and farmer cooperatives Preparation of Farm Bill; issues pertaining to agriculture and farmer cooperatives Implementation of H.R. 5376 Inflation Reduction Act of 2022; issues pertaining to agriculture and farmer cooperatives S. 1400 Increased TSP Access Act of 2023; issues pertaining to agriculture and farmer cooperatives S. 4056 "EMIT LESS" Act; issues pertaining to agriculture and farmer cooperatives H.R. 6687 and S. 1842 Innovative FEED Act of 2023; issues pertaining to agriculture and farmer cooperatives H.R. 8467 Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024 and other Farm Bill proposals; issues pertaining to agriculture and farmer cooperatives

Client expense: $360,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA)

FARM BILL: - Asked House Members to support H.R.8467, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act otherwise known as farm bill. - Monitored, tracked, and gave positions when asked on amendments during the markup of H.R.8467 on May 23. - Encouraged Senate Members to ask Chairwoman Stabenow to release text. - Listened to Chairwoman Stabenow and Ranking Member Boozman speak at an AFBF conference on the status of farm bill in the Senate and the strategy moving forward. - Signed onto coalition letter that supported the sugar program changes in H.R.8467 otherwise known as farm bill. - Addressed concerns over Title IV - Nutrition - of H.R. 8467 otherwise known as farm bill. - Encouraged PFB members to complete AFBF's advocacy email asking for Congress to pass a farm bill ASAP and include a legislative fix to Prop 12. - Worked with AFBF on securing votes for farm bill by communicating how conversations went during meetings with legislators and/or staff. - President Hoffman met with PA delegation on May 8 primarily talking about farm bill and to include a legislative fix to Prop 12. Discussed need to be passed on time and Farm Bureau priorities. Listened to legislators' concerns with farm bill as well as their individual priorities for the legislation. See Section 24 - Trade - of this report for information on lobbying efforts for Prop 12. - Bailey Fisher also met with legislator's staff throughout the quarter to discuss farm bill priorities and Prop 12. ASKED TO SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING: - S.4168/H.R.4838, the Specialty Crop Security Act, which would increase USDA's Specialty Crop Block Grant (SCBG) program authorization from $85 to $100 million per year and expand opportunities for specialty crop stakeholders to provide input into how program funding is used by state departments of agriculture. - S.1014/H.R.1756, the Dairy Pricing Opportunity Act, which would mandate cost and yield surveying of processors to participate in the NDPSR survey every two years. - S.980/H.R.3755, the Industrial Hemp Act, which would exempt farmers exclusively growing industrial hemp from the burdensome background checks and costly sampling and testing protocols required for farmers growing cannabinoid hemp like that used in the extraction of CBD. - S.1867/H.R.3922, the Expanding Childcare in Rural America Act, which would direct USDA to authorize and prioritize projects that address the availability, quality, and cost of childcare in agricultural and rural communities. - S.1837/H.R.3867, the Spotted Lanternfly Research and Development Act, which would designate spotted lanternflies as a high priority pest under the National Institute of Food and Agriculture to direct more federal research dollars to combat these devastating insects. - S.1816/H.R.3815, the Protecting Mushroom Farmers Act, which would require a USDA study on providing crop insurance for mushroom farmers. - S.2458/H.R.3904, the Crop Insurance for Future Farmers Act, which would help our next generation of farmers by aligning the definition of Beginning Farmers to match that of other USDA programs - 10 crop years or less instead of the status quo of 5 crop years or less. - S.1400/H.R.3036, the Increased TSP Access Act, which would help streamline the technical service provider (TSP) certification at NRCS and leverage the programs and technical expertise of NRCS to make conservation programs available to more farmers and on more land. - S.2614/H.R.8488, the Farmer to Farmer Education Act, which would allow farmer-to-farmer groups to develop cooperative agreements with USDA to share conservation concepts and new practices. - H.R.4856, the GusNIP Expansion Act, which would enhance and expand the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program (GusNIP), which awards competitive grant funding to nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects that provide incentives to income-eligible consumers to increase their purchase of fruits and vegetables. ASKED TO OPPOSE THE FOLLOWING: - S.658/H.R.5252, the EQIP Improvement Act, which would create severe consequences to the EQIP program for animal agriculture operations by targeting livestock operations conservation project funding. NEUTRAL/MONITORED BUT NOT LOBBIED BILLS: - S.4219/H.R.8210, the Future Farmers and Ranchers of Tomorrow Act, which would revise USDAs qualified beginning farmer or rancher definition to allow non-related beginning farmers and ranchers in joint entities to be eligible for FSA loans. - S.1842/H.R.6687, the Innovative Feed Enhancement and Economic Development (FEED) Act, which would would amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to establish a new category of animal food additives. - S.2631/H.R.3424, the Forest Conservation Easement Program (FCEP) Act, which would prevent the conversion of forests into non-forest areas by authorizing funding to purchase development rights from willing private landowners. - H.R.1624, the Puppy Protection Act, which would require USDA to expand standards that govern the humane handling, care, treatment, and transportation of animals to include new requirements for commercial dog dealers. OTHER: - Attended Representative Deluzio's agricultural roundtable to discuss PFB priorities (farm bill, Prop 12, ag labor reform, whole milk in schools, etc.) - Attended Representative Wild's agricultural roundtable to discuss PFB priorities (farm bill, Prop 12, ag labor reform, whole milk in schools, etc.) - Reviewed the following rulemakings from USDA: Fair and Competitive Livestock and Poultry Markets (Docket #: AMS-FTPP-21-0046); Poultry Grower Payment Systems and Capital Improvement Systems (Docket #: AMS-FTPP-22-0046); Transparency in Poultry Grower Contracting and Tournaments (Docket #: AMS-FTPP-21-0044); and Inclusive Competition and Market Integrity under the Packers and Stockyards Act (Docket #: AMS-FTPP-21-0045). - Emailed Representative Meuser's office that PFB is supportive of a Congressional letter to urge USDA to weigh the interests of our mushroom industry very heavily in their consideration of new organics standards. - Had discussions with AFBF about taking a position on the Organic Imports Verification Act. The bill has yet to be introduced. - Emailed letter to RMA asking for PA to have the opportunity for double crop soybean insurance. - Emailed Representative Kelly's office that PFB is neutral on a bill that would help producers doing vertical farming due to the absence of policy. - Advocacy work on the Federal Milk Marketing Orders (FMMOs). Specifically, supported a switchback either by USDA or Congress for the higher of in Class I milk. Additionally, asked Congress Members to support requiring mandatory audited surveying for make allowance changes in the FMMOs.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Risk Management Agency, SENATE

S.98 - Agriculture Innovation Act of 2023 Farm Bill Soil Health and Regenerative Agriculture Equipment Training for Regenerative Agriculture in NRCS programs S.1400 - Increased TSP Access Act S.1690 - Conservation Opportunity and Voluntary Environment Resilience Program (COVER) Act Regional Conservation Partnership Program

Client expense: $130,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Support Farm Bill reauthorization Support for Climate Smart Ag practices and Modern Ag technologies (pesticides, biotech seed, biostimulants, fertilizer) in federal conservation programs Oppose SEC ESG proposals that impact the agricultural industry Support HR 215, WATER for California Act Support reforms to the NRCS Technical Service Providers (TSP) program Support HR 3036 / S 1400, the Increased TSP Access Act of 2023 Support S 1736, the Farmers First Act of 2023 Support HR 1472 / S 802, the Plant Biostimulant Act of 2023 Suspend the FCC Ligado Order

Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), White House Office

In support of Save Our Sequoias Act (H.R.2989) In support of Increased TSP Access Act of 2023 (S.1400/ H.R.3036) in Support of Seedlings for Sustainable Habitat Restoration Act of 2023 (S.1164)

Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S.98 - Agriculture Innovation Act of 2023 Farm Bill Soil Health and Regenerative Agriculture Equipment Training for Regenerative Agriculture in NRCS programs S.1400 - Increased TSP Access Act S.1690 - Conservation Opportunity and Voluntary Environment Resilience Program (COVER) Act Regional Conservation Partnership Program

Client expense: $170,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

FARM BILL: - Had several conversations with PA House and Senate Members on farm bill. - Discussed need to be passed on time, supporting a one-year extension, Farm Bureau priorities. - Listened to legislators' concerns with farm bill as well as their individual priorities for the legislation. - Encouraged PFB members to complete AFBF's advocacy email asking for Congress to pass a farm bill ASAP and include a legislative fix to prop 12. - President Hoffman met with PA delegation on 2/6, 2/7, and 2/8 primarily talking about farm bill and to include a legislative fix to prop 12. ASKED TO SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING: - S.1014/H.R.1756, the Dairy Pricing Opportunity Act, which would mandate cost and yield surveying of processors to participate in the NDPSR survey every two years. - S.980/H.R.3755, the Industrial Hemp Act, which would exempt farmers exclusively growing industrial hemp from the burdensome background checks and costly sampling and testing protocols required for farmers growing cannabinoid hemp like that used in the extraction of CBD. - S.1867/H.R.3922, the Expanding Childcare in Rural America Act, which would direct USDA to authorize and prioritize projects that address the availability, quality, and cost of childcare in agricultural and rural communities. - S.1837/H.R.3867, the Spotted Lanternfly Research and Development Act, which would designate spotted lanternflies as a high priority pest under the National Institute of Food and Agriculture to direct more federal research dollars to combat these devastating insects. - S.1816/H.R.3815, the Protecting Mushroom Farmers Act, which would require a USDA study on providing crop insurance for mushroom farmers. - S.2458/H.R.3904, the Crop Insurance for Future Farmers Act, which would help our next generation of farmers by aligning the definition of Beginning Farmers to match that of other USDA programs - 10 crop years or less instead of the status quo of 5 crop years or less. - S.1400/H.R.3036, the Increased TSP Access Act, which would help streamline the technical service provider (TSP) certification at NRCS and leverage the programs and technical expertise of NRCS to make conservation programs available to more farmers and on more land. - S.2614, the Farmer to Farmer Education Act, which would allow farmer-to-farmer groups to develop cooperative agreements with USDA to share conservation concepts and new practices. - H.R.4856, the GusNIP Expansion Act, which would enhance and expand the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program (GusNIP), which awards competitive grant funding to nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects that provide incentives to income-eligible consumers to increase their purchase of fruits and vegetables. ASKED TO OPPOSE THE FOLLOWING: - S.658/H.R.5252, the EQIP Improvement Act, which would create severe consequences to the EQIP program for animal agriculture operations by targeting livestock operations conservation project funding. NEUTRAL/MONITORED BUT NOT LOBBIED BILLS: - S.1842/H.R.6687, the Innovative Feed Enhancement and Economic Development (FEED) Act, would amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to establish a new category of animal food additives. - Informed PA House and Senate Members that Farm Bureau remains neutral on S.2631/H.R.3424, the Forest Conservation Easement Program (FCEP) Act, which would prevent the conversion of forests into non-forest areas by authorizing funding to purchase development rights from willing private landowners. - Monitored H.R.1624, the Puppy Protection Act, which would require USDA to expand standards that govern the humane handling, care, treatment, and transportation of animals to include new requirements for commercial dog dealers. OTHER: - Drafted letter to RMA asking for PA to have the opportunity for double crop soybean insurance. - Signed onto letter to USDA asking for an emergency authorization to return the higher of for Class I milk pricing.

Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Commodity Futures Trading Commission; regulations pertaining to commodity trading FY 2024 Appropriations; programs pertaining to farmer cooperatives FY 2025 Appropriations; programs pertaining to farmer cooperative Preparation of Farm Bill; issues pertaining to agriculture and farmer cooperatives Implementation of H.R. 5376 Inflation Reduction Act of 2022; issues pertaining to agriculture and farmer cooperatives S. 1400 Increased TSP Access Act of 2023; issues pertaining to agriculture and farmer cooperatives S. 4056 "EMIT LESS" Act; issues pertaining to agriculture and farmer cooperatives H.R. 6687 and S. 1842 Innovative FEED Act of 2023; issues pertaining to agriculture and farmer cooperatives

Client expense: $410,500 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA)

S.98 - Agriculture Innovation Act of 2023 Farm Bill Soil Health and Regenerative Agriculture Equipment Training for Regenerative Agriculture in NRCS programs S.1400 - Increased TSP Access Act S.1690 - Conservation Opportunity and Voluntary Environment Resilience Program (COVER) Act Regional Conservation Partnership Program

Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Support 2023 Farm Bill reauthorization Support for Climate Smart Ag practices and Modern Ag technologies (pesticides, biotech seed, biostimulants, fertilizer) in federal conservation programs Oppose SEC ESG proposals that impact the agricultural industry Support HR 215, WATER for California Act Support reforms to the NRCS Technical Service Providers (TSP) program Support HR 3036 / S 1400, the Increased TSP Access Act of 2023 Support S 1736, the Farmers First Act of 2023 Support HR 1472 / S 802, the Plant Biostimulant Act of 2023 Suspend the FCC Ligado Order

Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), White House Office

Commodity Futures Trading Commission; regulations pertaining to commodity trading FY 2024 Appropriations; programs pertaining to farmer cooperatives Preparation of 2023 Farm Bill; issues pertaining to agriculture and farmer cooperatives Implementation of H.R. 5376 Inflation Reduction Act of 2022; issues pertaining to agriculture and farmer cooperatives S. 1400 Increased TSP Access Act of 2023; issues pertaining to agriculture and farmer cooperatives S. 1509 Conservation Reserve Program Reform Act of 2023; issues pertaining to agriculture and farmer cooperatives H.R. 6687 and S. 1842 Innovative FEED Act of 2023; issues pertaining to agriculture and farmer cooperatives

Client expense: $403,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA)

Increased TSP Access Act (H.R.3036/S.1400) Advancing Cutting Edge (ACE) Agriculture Act (H.R.2385/S.834)

Client expense: $410,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Increased TSP Access Act (S. 1400/H.R. 3036)

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

In support of Save Our Sequoias Act (H.R.2989) In support of Increased TSP Access Act of 2023 (S.1400/ H.R.3036) in Support of Seedlings for Sustainable Habitat Restoration Act of 2023 (S.1164)

Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Had several conversations with PA House and Senate Members on the 2023 Farm Bill. Discussed need to be passed on time, supporting a one-year extension, Farm Bureau priorities (AFBF, PFB, and Northeast state Farm Bureaus), and listened to legislators' current concerns with provisions in the farm bill as well as their individual priorities for the legislation. Asked PA House and Senate Members to support and co-sponsor S.980/H.R.3755, the Industrial Hemp Act by Senators Jon Tester (D-MT) and Mike Braun (R-IN) and Representatives Matt Rosendale (R-MT) and Chrissy Houlahan (R-PA). This bill would exempt farmers exclusively growing industrial hemp from the burdensome background checks and costly sampling and testing protocols required for farmers growing cannabinoid hemp like that used in the extraction of CBD. Asked PA House and Senate Members to support S.1867/H.R.3922, the Expanding Childcare in Rural America Act by Senators Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and Roger Marshall (R-KS) and Representatives Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-WA) and Lori Chavez-DeRemer (R-OR). This bill would direct USDA to authorize and prioritize projects that address the availability, quality, and cost of childcare in agricultural and rural communities. Asked PA House and Senate Members to support S.1837/H.R.3867, the Spotted Lanternfly Research and Development Act by Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and John Fetterman (D-PA) and Representatives Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) and Mike Kelly (R-PA). This bill would designate spotted lanternflies as a high priority pest under the National Institute of Food and Agriculture to direct more federal research dollars to combat these devastating insects. Asked PA House and Senate Members to support S.1816/H.R.3815, the Protecting Mushroom Farmers Act by Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and John Fetterman (D-PA) and Representatives Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) and Dan Meuser (R-PA). This bill would require a USDA study on providing crop insurance for mushroom farmers. Asked PA House and Senate Members to support S.2458/H.R.3904, the Crop Insurance for Future Farmers Act by Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and John Thune (R-SD) and Representatives Randy Feenstra (R-IA) and Angie Craig (D-MN). This bill would help our next generation of farmers by aligning the definition of Beginning Farmers to match that of other USDA programs - 10 crop years or less instead of the status quo of 5 crop years or less. Asked PA House and Senate Members to support S.1400/H.R.3036, the Increased TSP Access Act by Senators Michael Bennet (D-CO) and Mike Braun (R-IN) and Representatives James Baird (R-IN) and Abigail Spanberger (D-VA). This bill would help streamline the technical service provider (TSP) certification at NRCS and leverage the programs and technical expertise of NRCS to make conservation programs available to more farmers and on more land. Asked PA Senate Members to support S.2614, the Farmer to Farmer Education Act by Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-NM) and Jerry Moran (R-KS). This bill would allow farmer-to-farmer groups to develop cooperative agreements with USDA to share conservation concepts and new practices. Asked PA House and Senate Members to oppose S.658/H.R.5252, the EQIP Improvement Act by Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Mike Lee (R-UT) and Representatives Jahana Hayes (D-CT) and Mikie Sherrill (D-NJ). This bill would create severe consequences to the EQIP program for animal agriculture operations by targeting livestock operations conservation project funding. Informed PA House and Senate Members that Farm Bureau remains neutral on S.2631/H.R.3424, the Forest Conservation Easement Program (FCEP) Act by Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Roger Wicker (R-MS) and Representatives Trent Kelly (R-MS) and Ann Kuster (D-NH). This bill would prevent the conversion of forests into non-forest areas by authorizing funding to purchase development rights from willing private landowners. Asked PA House Members to support and co-sponsor H.R.4856, the GusNIP Expansion Act by Representatives Rick Crawford (R-AR) and Daniel Kildee (D-MI). This bill would enhance and expand the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program (GusNIP), which awards competitive grant funding to nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects that provide incentives to income-eligible consumers to increase their purchase of fruits and vegetables. Monitored H.R.1624, the Puppy Protection Act by Representatives Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) and James McGovern (D-MA). Worked on testimony for PFB at USDA's federal milk marketing orders hearing. Had discussions with AFBF on what to include in PFB's testimony for the federal milk marketing orders. Conducted Hill visits with President Hoffman on 10/24, 10/25, 12/11, and 12/14 primarily talking about farm bill and proposition 12. President Hoffman met with Representative "GT" Thompson and Region 3 EPA Administrator on 12/21 to discuss current environmental issues impacting agriculture.

Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S.98 - Agriculture Innovation Act of 2023 Farm Bill Soil Health and Regenerative Agriculture Equipment Training for Regenerative Agriculture in NRCS programs S.1400 - Increased TSP Access Act S.1690 - Conservation Opportunity and Voluntary Environment Resilience Program (COVER) Act Regional Conservation Partnership Program

Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Commodity Futures Trading Commission; regulations pertaining to commodity trading FY 2024 Appropriations; programs pertaining to farmer cooperatives Preparation of 2023 Farm Bill; issues pertaining to agriculture and farmer cooperatives Administrative actions on emergency measures to address global food and agriculture disruptions; issues pertaining to agriculture and farmer cooperatives H.R. 5376 Inflation Reduction Act of 2022; issues pertaining to agriculture and farmer cooperatives S. 1400 Increased TSP Access Act of 2023; issues pertaining to agriculture and farmer cooperatives S. 1509 Conservation Reserve Program Reform Act of 2023; issues pertaining to agriculture and farmer cooperatives

Client expense: $340,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA)

Support 2023 Farm Bill reauthorization Support for Climate Smart Ag practices and Modern Ag technologies (pesticides, biotech seed, biostimulants, fertilizer) in federal conservation programs Oppose SEC ESG proposals that impact the agricultural industry Support HR 215, WATER for California Act Support reforms to the NRCS Technical Service Providers (TSP) program Support HR 3036 / S 1400, the Increased TSP Access Act of 2023 Support S 1736, the Farmers First Act of 2023 Support HR 1472 / S 802, the Plant Biostimulant Act of 2023 Suspend the FCC Ligado Order

Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), White House Office

In support of Save Our Sequoias Act (H.R.2989) In support of Increased TSP Access Act of 2023 (S.1400/ H.R.3036) in Support of Seedlings for Sustainable Habitat Restoration Act of 2023 (S.1164)

Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Had several conversations with PA House and Senate Members on the 2023 Farm Bill. Discussed need to be passed on time, Farm Bureau priorities (AFBF, PFB, and Northeast state Farm Bureaus), and listened to legislators' current concerns with provisions in the farm bill as well as their individual priorities for the legislation. Testified at a federal farm bill hearing hosted by PA House and Senate Ag. Chairman Thompson and Ag Committee staff were present to hear PFB's farm bill asks. Listened to Chairman Thompson's Farm Bill Listening Session at the Allentown Fair. Op-ed was published written by President Hoffman on nutrition access in farm bill. Asked PA House and Senate Members to support and co-sponsor S.980/H.R.3755, the Industrial Hemp Act by Senators Jon Tester (D-MT) and Mike Braun (R-IN) and Representatives Matt Rosendale (R-MT) and Chrissy Houlahan (R-PA). This bill would exempt farmers exclusively growing industrial hemp from the burdensome background checks and costly sampling and testing protocols required for farmers growing cannabinoid hemp like that used in the extraction of CBD. Asked PA House and Senate Members to support S.1867/H.R.3922, the Expanding Childcare in Rural America Act by Senators Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and Roger Marshall (R-KS) and Representatives Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-WA) and Lori Chavez-DeRemer (R-OR). This bill would direct USDA to authorize and prioritize projects that address the availability, quality, and cost of childcare in agricultural and rural communities. Asked PA House and Senate Members to support S.1837/H.R.3867, the Spotted Lanternfly Research and Development Act by Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and John Fetterman (D-PA) and Representatives Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) and Mike Kelly (R-PA). This bill would designate spotted lanternflies as a high priority pest under the National Institute of Food and Agriculture to direct more federal research dollars to combat these devastating insects. Asked PA House and Senate Members to support S.1816/H.R.3815, the Protecting Mushroom Farmers Act by Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and John Fetterman (D-PA) and Representatives Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) and Dan Meuser (R-PA). This bill would require a USDA study on providing crop insurance for mushroom farmers. Asked PA House and Senate Members to support S.1014/H.R.1756, the Dairy Pricing Opportunity Act by Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Representative Nick Langworthy (R-NY). This bill would initiate a Federal Order Hearing within 180 days in addition to giving USDA the needed authority to cost survey dairy product manufacturers. Asked PA House and Senate Members to support S.2458/H.R.3904, the Crop Insurance for Future Farmers Act by Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and John Thune (R-SD) and Representatives Randy Feenstra (R-IA) and Angie Craig (D-MN). This bill would help our next generation of farmers by aligning the definition of Beginning Farmers to match that of other USDA programs - 10 crop years or less instead of the status quo of 5 crop years or less. Signed onto letter supporting S.2458/H.R.3904. Asked PA House and Senate Members to support S.1400/H.R.3036, the Increased TSP Access Act by Senators Michael Bennet (D-CO) and Mike Braun (R-IN) and Representatives James Baird (R-IN) and Abigail Spanberger (D-VA). This bill would help streamline the technical service provider (TSP) certification at NRCS and leverage the programs and technical expertise of NRCS to make conservation programs available to more farmers and on more land. Asked PA Senate Members to support S.2614, the Farmer to Farmer Education Act by Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-NM) and Jerry Moran (R-KS). This bill would allow farmer-to-farmer groups to develop cooperative agreements with USDA to share conservation concepts and new practices. Signed onto letter supporting S.2614. Asked PA House and Senate Members to oppose S.658/H.R.5252, the EQIP Improvement Act by Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Mike Lee (R-UT) and Representatives Jahana Hayes (D-CT) and Mikie Sherrill (D-NJ). This bill would create severe consequences to the EQIP program for animal agriculture operations by targeting livestock operations conservation project funding. Informed PA House and Senate Members that Farm Bureau remains neutral on S.2631/H.R.3424, the Forest Conservation Easement Program (FCEP) Act by Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Roger Wicker (R-MS) and Representatives Trent Kelly (R-MS) and Ann Kuster (D-NH). This bill would prevent the conversion of forests into non-forest areas by authorizing funding to purchase development rights from willing private landowners. Informed PA House and Senate Members that Farm Bureau remains neutral on S.907/H.R.2814, the Processing Revival and Intrastate Meat Exemption (PRIME) Act by Senators Angus King (I-ME) and Rand Paul (R-KY) and Representatives Thomas Massie (R-KY) and Jared Golden (D-ME). This bill would exempt from federal inspection requirements animals and meats that are slaughtered and prepared at custom animal slaughter facilities for distribution within the state. Under current law, a custom slaughter exemption applies if the meat is slaughtered exclusively for personal, household, guest, or employee uses. Worked on testimony for PFB at USDA's federal milk marketing orders hearing. Had discussions with AFBF on what to include in PFB's testimony for the federal milk marketing orders. Conducted Hill visits with President Hoffman the week of July 10th, primarily talking about farm bill. Conducted a fly-in visit on September 13 and 14th with PFB members to visits with their legislators and advocate for PFB's priorities: farm bill, dairy, waters of the U.S., ag labor, PFAS, and sustainability. Asked PA House Members to sign onto Representative Jackson's letter to Secretary Vilsack regarding USDA's delay in distributing the disaster assistance funds that were appropriated in the Consolidated Appropriations Act for 2022 crop losses.

Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Increased TSP Access Act (S. 1400/H.R. 3036)

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Increased TSP Access Act (H.R.3036/S.1400)

Client expense: $380,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S.98 - Agriculture Innovation Act of 2023 Farm Bill Soil Health and Regenerative Agriculture Equipment Training for Regenerative Agriculture in NRCS programs S.1400 - Increased TSP Access Act S.1690 - Conservation Opportunity and Voluntary Environment Resilience Program (COVER) Act Regional Conservation Partnership Program

Client expense: $130,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues relating to use of adjuvants as a conservation practice under Code 595 and financial assistance available to farmers. Issues relating to re-establishing Centers of Excellence for farm input applicators. Issues relating to farm practices applicable under climate-smart activities. Support, HR 3036 and S 1400, Increasing TSP Access Act, that would allow USDA to certify private, farm technical service providers. Issues relating to the process of being certified as a Technical Service Provider. Issues relating to Streamlining Conservation Practice Standards Act, 2023 including Priority Updates that direct the Secretary of Agriculture to prioritize the review interim conservation practice standards and conservation practice standards. Issues relating to Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) and including use of agriculture tank mix adjuvants as a Priority Area.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Crop nutrient solutions. S. 1400 / H.R. 3036, the Increased TSP Access Act of 2023.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Increased TSP Access Act (S. 1400/H.R. 3036)

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Increased TSP Access Act (H.R.3036/S.1400); Conservation and Innovative Climate Partnership Act of 2023 (H.R.2719/S.900)

Client expense: $610,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Support 2023 Farm Bill reauthorization Support for Climate Smart Ag practices and Modern Ag technologies (pesticides, biotech seed, biostimulants, fertilizer) in federal conservation programs Oppose SEC ESG proposals that impact the agricultural industry Support reforms to the NRCS Technical Service Providers (TSP) program Support HR 3036 / S 1400, the Increased TSP Access Act of 2023 Support S 1736, the Farmers First Act of 2023 Support HR 1472 / S 802, the Plant Biostimulant Act of 2023 Suspend the FCC Ligado Order

Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), White House Office