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The Farm Bill is a legislative package that plays an important role in agriculture, farming, and USDA nutrition programs. The Farm Bill needs to be reauthorized every five years and is currently set to expire on September 30, 2023. This digital seminar “2023 Farm Bill Reauthorization” will provide an overview of the Farm Bill reauthorization process and discuss how the current political stage could impact timeline and outlook. Speakers will highlight the twelve titles, or sections, of the Farm bill and focus on specific programs relating to agriculture, nutrition, and sustainability. Join us on September 27, at 2:00 pm ET for a timely conversation on the opportunities, impacts, and challenges of the Farm Bill reauthorization

With more and more refugees displaced for longer periods of time, businesses have a critical role to play in helping refugees integrate economically in their new host communities. These developments represent an enormous opportunity for American food industry companies to help integrate refugees into the U.S. economy.

The Midwinter Executive Conference is FMI's signature, invitation-only annual gathering that attracts more than 1,000 senior-level executives in the food retail marketplace. It is a prestigious member-only event offering an opportunity for a diverse group of top industry leaders, including retailers, wholesalers, independent operators, suppliers and manufacturers, to converge and gain insights relevant to the success of their businesses. Supplier partners quality for at least 2, and up to an unlimited amount of invitations, depending on their level of membership.

The Financial Executive and Internal Audit Conference is design and developed by your peers. This year's conference promises to deliver a robust education and networking program that meets your professional and educational needs.

The FMI Legal Conference is designed for the legal leadership of the retail and wholesale food industries, including general counsel, corporate counsel and invited retained counsel, as well as other corporate executives involved with legal issues. -Food Safety and Supplier Verification -Trends in Food Labeling and Litigation -Crisis Management CLE Credits will be awarded for this conference, pending state approval.