When

Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at 1:00 PM EST
-to-
Thursday, February 27, 2020 at 1:00 PM EST

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Where

Hotel Palomar 
2121 P Street NW
Washington, DC 20037
 

 
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Contact

Dave Pruitt 
Certified American Grown 
916.468.4240 
rsvp@americangrownflowers.org 
 

The 2020 Washington DC Fly-In 

In February, flower farmers from around the country will join together in Washington, D.C. to advocate for the future of flower farming in the United States.   

2020 Registration

 
Meals & Reception Package: $425

Includes:

  • Reception and Dinner Tuesday
  • Breakfast Wednesday
  • Dinner Wednesday

Please note: Our room block deadline has passed but you may book your own accomodations at a hotel of your choice.

Some Of The Issues We'll Address:*

  • Immigration Reform
  • Trade: Leveling the Playing Field
  • Advocating for American Grown Flowers at the White House 
  • Growing the Congressional Cut Flower Caucus
  • Meeting with NASS on the Annual Floriculture Report
* Additional issues may be added as priorities are determined prior to the trip.

Draft Schedule

Tuesday, February 25

Kick-Off Reception and Dinner
6:00pm - 8:30pm

Speaker:  TBD

Wednesday, February 26

Breakfast Speaker: Craig Regelbrugge: Ag Labor Reform - Where are we now?
7:00am - 8:30am

All-Day Meetings (Exact Schedule TBD)
9:00am to 5:00pm

  • Capitol Hill Appointments
  • NASS Meeting (Group)
  • White House Briefing (Group)
  • USDA Under Secretary Meeting (Group)
  • Group Photo on Capitol Hill

Congressional Cut Flower Caucus Reception
5:30pm to 7:30pm

Co-Hosted Reception with the Wine Institute - Join invited legislators who will be in attendance to learn more about the Cut Flower Caucus and encourage them to join the Caucus.

Group Dinner (Optional dinner for those who want to eat after the reception)
8:00pm - 10:00pm

A great way to wind down after a busy day on Capitol Hill. Network with special guests and fellow flower farmers from across the country.

Thursday, February 27 

Morning Meetings (Exact Schedule TBD)
8:00am - 12:00pm

  • Capitol Hill Appointments
  • NASS Meeting (Group)
  • White House Briefing (Group)
  • USDA Under Secretary Meeting (Group)

 

Register Today!

 

 

 

To view more photos of last year's Fly-In

capturing the amazing opportunities provided to our attendees,

see our Flickr page