The American Sheep Industry Association conducted its annual Spring Trip to Washington, D.C., this week as approximately 50 sheep producers from all over the country traveled to the nation’s capital to advocate for the industry’s priorities.
Attendees met with key officials from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Department of Labor and the Office of the Trade Representative to discuss critical issues facing American sheep producers. Conversations centered around near-term tariff and trade announcements from the Trump Administration, the importance of risk management for sheep producers in passing a new Farm Bill and the sheep specific requests for changes to the H-2A program.
Following the agency meetings, attendees visited individually with members of their respective state Congressional delegations, focusing conversations on many of those same issues, as well as animal health, the important role Wildlife Services plays for producers, and the U.S. Sheep Experiment Station.
On Tuesday evening, ASI hosted its esteemed lamb BBQ on the roof of Cornerstone Government Affair’s office. This event was highly attended by ASI members and congressional staff. It was a great opportunity to make connections and further the industry’s priorities while showing off the great taste of American lamb.
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ASI – 2025
