September 7-9, 2025
Washington, D.C.
Application Deadline: April 7, 2025

The Impact of Your Voice in Agriculture

Embark on an exciting adventure to the nation’s capital and dive into the world of agricultural policy with your peers. This special event offers a unique chance to see policy-making up close, engage with prominent leaders, and explore career paths in the ag industry. Participate in dynamic panel discussions, ask thought-provoking questions, and work through hands-on scenarios related to ag policy. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience life in D.C. and gain insights from top policy experts and government officials! 

See Policy in Action
Visit with reps and agriculture policy leaders
Talk it Out
Discuss innovations and recent challenges in ag policy
Explore Careers
Discover internships, jobs, organizations, and graduate programs focused on policy in the agriculture space
Build Connections
Have dinner with industry guests and network with fellow students
See what students & industry are saying
AFA Policy Institute was a great opportunity to interact with DC professionals and learn a lot about policy while also getting to explore the city."
Audrey Bishop
Oklahoma State University
"It was a great way to see the city, Explore different career options within policy and truly see if this could be a career path for yourself."
Caroline Leach
Texas Tech University
I think what this institute does a good job of is giving your industries that can explain how agriculture policy works - from the basics to very specific examples."
Drew Blanton
University of Flordia
Conference Information
Application Deadline

April 7, 2025

Dates

September 7-9, 2025

Where

The Westin - Crystal City

1800 Richmond Highway

Arlington, VA 22202

Questions?
See the Agenda