Blog—September 20, 2022—10-11—SDFU Show—DC Fly-in Show

   It was an important trip!!!

   With the help of South Dakota Farmers Union---and the graciousness of my Midwest Communication Team in Sioux Falls---I had the chance to do something broadcasters and reporters don’t get that much chance to do.



    The Fly-in to Washington DC –carried a lot of very important PRIORITIES



FAIRNESS for FARMERS
Establish a Special Investigator for Meat and Poultry at USDA
Enact the Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act
Re-establish mandatory Country of Origin Labeling
Strengthen the Packers and Stockyards Act
Ensure farmers have the right to repair their equipment



INFLATION REDUCTION ACT
Guide USDA in connecting farmers and ranchers with the resources put forward for conservation/climate programs
Ensure swift and appropriate implementation of $500 million infrastructure investment in biofuel and new tax credit for sustainable aviation fuel



2023 FARM BILL PRIORITIES
Maintain robust farm safety net through commodity programs, crop insurance and credit
Expand and enhance permanent disaster programs
Build upon conservation and climate priorities
Foster a strong, resilient local  and regional food system
Enact the Dairy Revitalization Plan



   44 people made the trip----from all over South Dakota---not only did they talk with each other in planning the trip---but included the National Farmer Union President Rob Larew--#2 guy at NFU---Jeff Kippley from South Dakota---and the chance to visit with the Ag Secretary---go to the White House---cross stories with Congressman and Senators offices from a number of states. 



    We didn’t go live from the meetings----because of the time frame---of discussions---and as it turned out---the airlines aren’t always able to get us their when they promise.



     But we did interview 18-20 and  some of the interviews have already run---many are in this show----and we will either run the others later---or perhaps talk to those that were on the trip as to how the trip affected them not only in DC—but when they returned home



    Doug Sombke—long-time President South Dakota Farmers Union and media organizer Luke Reindl join me in the show.



    You’ll hear from National VP Kippley, Gregory’s Hank Wonnenberg, Buffalo’s Joe Painter, Long-time lawmaker Oren Lesmeister, Rachel Kippley who represented very-well (thank you) –the women on this trip, Josh Christianson---bringing Farmers Union to the Harrisburg Classrooms, Garrett Kruger---young man from Lake Preston—who was one of a half dozen students who made the trip---contributed—and accepted the torch for the future.



     The guests were interviewed---last Tuesday and Wednesday----after some careful planning about how those selected had been active in the trip---talked different topics---and helped us tell the story of this latest South Dakota Farmers Union Fly-in.



      Fly-ins are going on all the time to DC-----but I traveled with these good folks---talked with them over a sandwich, a steak, a beer or margarita or two----in cabs, on buses---on the plane----and waiting in airports.



       The energy of those on the trip was amazing----I did participate in meetings with law makers from Louisiana, Virginia----and visited with others from Farm Bureau—and Farmers Union from Iowa-North Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Montana, Wyoming, Kansas, and Nebraska. It was a reporter’s or media host’s delight to listen---add to it—and see why in 2022---these fly-ins are so important.



       The show was live 10-11 on Tuesday—September 20th. The cross-section of people in agriculture---with different specialties gives me a chance to follow up with them—and let them report first hand to me---and to you our audience. Pretty special---eye-opening---and something I’ll never forget—but build on.



      Listen live to our It’s YOUR Business Show at KELO-AM –1320, 105.1, 107.9---use the KELO-App—Streaming on line –or just ask Alexa.



      Norm Anderson will have the show available as a PODCAST by NOON on the day that the show runs live.



      The Podcast can be found at the KELO-AM Website---look for the September 20, 2022—10-11 show---on It’s YOUR Business.



      Luke Reindl and SDFU Team will have it posted on the South Dakota Farmers Union Website. 



      Questions for me—feel free to call-text at 605-728-2455—or email me at bill.zortman@mwcradio.com. 

Blog—September 20, 2022—10-11—SDFU Show—DC Fly-in Show
   It was an important trip!!!
   With the help of South Dakota Farmers Union---and the graciousness of my Midwest Communication Team in Sioux Falls---I had the chance to do something broadcasters and reporters don’t get that much chance to do.
 
    The Fly-in to Washington DC –carried a lot of very important PRIORITIES
 
FAIRNESS for FARMERS
<ul>
<li>Establish a Special Investigator for Meat and Poultry at USDA</li>
<li>Enact the Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act</li>
<li>Re-establish mandatory Country of Origin Labeling</li>
<li>Strengthen the Packers and Stockyards Act</li>
<li>Ensure farmers have the right to repair their equipment</li>
</ul>
 
INFLATION REDUCTION ACT
<ul>
<li>Guide USDA in connecting farmers and ranchers with the resources put forward for conservation/climate programs</li>
<li>Ensure swift and appropriate implementation of $500 million infrastructure investment in biofuel and new tax credit for sustainable aviation fuel</li>
</ul>
 
2023 FARM BILL PRIORITIES
<ul>
<li>Maintain robust farm safety net through commodity programs, crop insurance and credit</li>
<li>Expand and enhance permanent disaster programs</li>
<li>Build upon conservation and climate priorities</li>
<li>Foster a strong, resilient local  and regional food system</li>
<li>Enact the Dairy Revitalization Plan</li>
</ul>
 
   44 people made the trip----from all over South Dakota---not only did they talk with each other in planning the trip---but included the National Farmer Union President Rob Larew--#2 guy at NFU---Jeff Kippley from South Dakota---and the chance to visit with the Ag Secretary---go to the White House---cross stories with Congressman and Senators offices from a number of states. 
 
    We didn’t go live from the meetings----because of the time frame---of discussions---and as it turned out---the airlines aren’t always able to get us their when they promise.
 
     But we did interview 18-20 and  some of the interviews have already run---many are in this show----and we will either run the others later---or perhaps talk to those that were on the trip as to how the trip affected them not only in DC—but when they returned home
 
    Doug Sombke—long-time President South Dakota Farmers Union and media organizer Luke Reindl join me in the show.
 
    You’ll hear from National VP Kippley, Gregory’s Hank Wonnenberg, Buffalo’s Joe Painter, Long-time lawmaker Oren Lesmeister, Rachel Kippley who represented very-well (thank you) –the women on this trip, Josh Christianson---bringing Farmers Union to the Harrisburg Classrooms, Garrett Kruger---young man from Lake Preston—who was one of a half dozen students who made the trip---contributed—and accepted the torch for the future.
 
     The guests were interviewed---last Tuesday and Wednesday----after some careful planning about how those selected had been active in the trip---talked different topics---and helped us tell the story of this latest South Dakota Farmers Union Fly-in.
 
      Fly-ins are going on all the time to DC-----but I traveled with these good folks---talked with them over a sandwich, a steak, a beer or margarita or two----in cabs, on buses---on the plane----and waiting in airports.
 
       The energy of those on the trip was amazing----I did participate in meetings with law makers from Louisiana, Virginia----and visited with others from Farm Bureau—and Farmers Union from Iowa-North Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Montana, Wyoming, Kansas, and Nebraska. It was a reporter’s or media host’s delight to listen---add to it—and see why in 2022---these fly-ins are so important.
 
       The show was live 10-11 on Tuesday—September 20th. The cross-section of people in agriculture---with different specialties gives me a chance to follow up with them—and let them report first hand to me---and to you our audience. Pretty special---eye-opening---and something I’ll never forget—but build on.
 
      Listen live to our It’s YOUR Business Show at KELO-AM –1320, 105.1, 107.9---use the KELO-App—Streaming on line –or just ask Alexa.
 
      Norm Anderson will have the show available as a PODCAST by NOON on the day that the show runs live.
 
      The Podcast can be found at the KELO-AM Website---look for the September 20, 2022—10-11 show---on It’s YOUR Business.
 
      Luke Reindl and SDFU Team will have it posted on the South Dakota Farmers Union Website. 
 
      Questions for me—feel free to call-text at 605-728-2455—or email me at <a href="mailto:bill.zortman@mwcradio.com">bill.zortman@mwcradio.com</a>.

Bill Zortman brings entrepreneurs and community and state leaders together to talk about business.

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