Events

Members of Congress, Hill staff, and key administration officials attend the conference, provide comments as part of plenary sessions and panels, and join participants at receptions and special events.

The School Nutrition Association’s National Leadership Conference is tailored for state association leaders to learn, network and build leadership skills.

The American Commodity Distribution Association sponsors an annual conference with educational and networking opportunities, with events focusing on how to strengthen USDA Food Distribution Programs.

The 2026 Agri-Marketing Conference — Hungry for More — is where ag professionals come together to dig into fresh marketing ideas and savor game-changing connections. Filled with thought-provoking sessions, industry expertise and ample networking opportunities, this conference will equip you with actionable marketing insights and satisfy your appetite for career growth.

The National Institute for Animal Agriculture annual conference explores, discusses, learns, and develops knowledge that fosters interdisciplinary cooperation

The 2026 Spring Meeting of the North American Renderers Association

The National Child Nutrition Conference

Water Week is supported by a broad group of partner organizations and offers the sector an opportunity to advance policy priorities for clean and safe water. Whether in-person in DC or through advocacy and events in your local community, strong engagement among the water sector during Water Week is vital to further advance key water policy priorities such as sustained growth in federal infrastructure investment, addressing water affordability, supporting water research & development and advancing sound science-based solutions, and making our critical infrastructure more resilient.

The format will include an informal gathering and outing on Sunday. Our Monday agenda includes USDA top officials and influential stakeholders on range of topics.