April 21-23, 2026 CIRB Spring Fly-In & Policy Conference
This spring, CIRB members gathered in Washington D.C. for the 2026 Spring Fly-In & Policy Conference. Members of the Leadership Development Program, the Executive Committee, and staff connected with more than 45 congressional offices on both sides of the aisle, helping educate Members and staff on CIRB’s farm bill priorities, as the House prepared to take up the Farm Bill. Members heard the latest policy updates from CIRB staff and met with USDA Risk Management Agency Administrator Pat Swanson and her team to discuss key industry updates and priorities shaping the crop insurance landscape. This fly-in also marked the graduation of the 2025-2026 Leadership Development Program class.
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Recap: April 9-10, 2025 CIRB Spring Fly-In & Policy Conference
CIRB members gathered in Washington D.C. for the 2025 Spring Fly-In & Policy Conference. Members of the Emerging Leaders Program, the Executive Committee, and staff visited with over 50 offices about the importance of crop insurance as a critical risk management tool for producers. Members heard the latest policy updates from CIRB staff, RMA staff, and crop insurance staff of the House and Senate Agriculture Committee. This fly-in also marked the graduation of the largest Emerging Leaders class in CIRB history. Click here to view the conference agenda.
Recap: April 10-11, 2024 CIRB Spring Fly-In & Policy Conference
This spring, CIRB members gathered in Washington D.C. for the 2024 Spring Fly-In & Policy Conference. Members of the Emerging Leaders Program, the Executive Committee, and staff visited with over 56 offices about the importance of crop insurance as a critical risk management tool for producers. Members heard the latest policy updates from CIRB staff, RMA staff, and crop insurance staff of the House and Senate Agriculture Committee. This fly-in also marked the graduation of the largest Emerging Leaders class in CIRB history. Click here to view the conference agenda.
Recap: October 24-26, 2023 CIRB Fall Fly-In & Policy Conference
CIRB members and staff, the CIRB E.C., and the new Emerging Leaders class took to the Hill during the Fall Fly-In and Policy Conference. Members had the opportunity to visit with more than 50 offices about why crop insurance is a critical tool for producers, heard the latest policy updates from CIRB staff, and were able to host a panel discussion of the House and Senate Agriculture Committee crop insurance staffers. The group also hosted Members of Congress, staffers, and Crop Insurance Coalition Partners at the Crop Insurance on Capitol Hill Reception. Click here to view the conference agenda
Recap: April 19-20, 2023 CIRB Spring Fly-In & Policy Conference
CIRB E.C., Emerging Leaders, and members and staff met with 46 Congressional offices to discuss the importance of protecting, preserving and improving crop insurance. After the spring Executive Committee meeting members heard the latest updates from policy experts and decision-makers during an advocacy training and federal affairs update. During hill meetings, CIRB members were able to welcome many new members of the 118th Congress including Rep. Tracey Mann (R-KS-1), Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-IA-4), and Rep. Nikki Budzinksi (D-IL-14). They were also able to visit with a variety of offices and crop insurance champions including Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA), Sen. John Hoeven (R-ND), and Sen. Roger Marshall (R-KS). Thank you to all who attended the event.