Matt Mika, vice president of advocacy and government affairs for AmericanHort, joins the podcast to discuss the Impact Washington Fly-In Summit, changes to H-2A, chances for a new Farm Bill and how the government shutdown will affect it all.
Welcome to the seventh episode of The Growth Industry podcast from the GIE Media Horticulture Group.
Each month, editors from Garden Center, Greenhouse Management, Nursery Management and Produce Grower will explore the latest horticultural trends and innovations.
Whether you’re a seasoned professional or a curious beginner, there’s something for everyone in our garden of discussions.
In our seventh episode, available above or wherever you get your podcasts, Matt Mika, AmericanHort's vice president of advocacy and government affairs, joins editor Matt McClellan to recap the Impact Washington fly-in and discuss how to become an advocate for your industry and your business.
They also touch on the recent changes to the H-2A program and how the government shutdown will affect that process, as well as the chances of passing a new Farm Bill.
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