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members. However, as a growerdriven organization, the real
strength of NPC comes from the
growers who get involved.
Having regulators and members
of Congress hear directly from
growers about industry priorities
makes a real impact. The fact is,
most people in Washington did
not grow up on farms. They don't
understand our issues, but many of
ISSUE #2 3
them truly want to learn. Through
the Fly-In's Capitol Hill Day, growers
can provide real-world examples
of how legislative and regulatory
decisions affect real local businesses,
economies, and jobs.
At the 2013 Fly-In, growers will
lead the industry's efforts to:
• Shield farms from burdensome
environmental regulations;
• Improve immigration laws
to allow farms to hire the
workers they need when they
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need them; and
• Fight for fair estate and capital
gains tax laws.
NPC's Potato D.C. Fly-In is
open to all grower and industry
leaders eager to advance the
potato industry's most pressing
policy debates. There is strength
in numbers, so everyone should
consider joining the potato team
at the Fly-In to help make a
difference for our industry. I hope
to see you in D.C.
Stop by Booth #409 at the
tradeshow or visit www.
NationalPotatoCouncil.org to
register for the Potato D.C.
Fly-In and learn how you can
get involved in making a
difference for the potato
industry all year long! S
Booth #409
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