The National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) has prioritized three policy areas for 2025 work on Capitol Hill. According to Jake Westlin, Vice President of Policy and Communications, and Elizabeth Rivera, Director of Communications and Partnerships at NAWG, the policies and priorities were identified and approved by the association’s Board of Directors.
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