The Southwest Council (SWCA) is an alliance of agricultural organizations, financial institutions, and businesses, established to actively advocate for strong agricultural policy, which is vital to the businesses and economy of the greater Southwest area including Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, New Mexico, and Colorado. What makes the SWCA different is the marriage of business, community and farmer interests behind a common goal – that of promoting strong agricultural policy. This kind of coalition is rare, and it makes an immediate and favorable impression on decision-makers who are seeking to do the will of their constituency.
The SWCA’s Annual Meeting was held on Friday September 21st, 2018 at the Bayer Museum of Agriculture in Lubbock.
Speakers:
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- Matt Huie, President of SWCA
- Dr. Joe Outlaw, Co-Director of the Agriculture and Food Policy Center (AFPC) at Texas A&M in College Station
- Rep. Mike Conaway (TX-R), Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee in Washington, DC
- Gary Six, State Executive Director for the Texas Farm Service Agency
- Jim Wiesemeyer, Informa Economics
Interview:
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- Rep. Mike Conaway (TX-R), Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee in Washington, DC