On October 12th, the Public Policy Committee held a meeting where several topics were discussed during the two-hour session. Subjects included welcoming the new Director of Legislative and Regulatory Affairs, James Darr, to recent updates among the states and new initiatives taken by board members. NPMA invited their contract lobbyists, Forbes Tate Partners (FTP), to give a presentation on current events and strategy for the upcoming Farm Bill 2023 season. During the meeting the Board voted on the motion to extend the contract with FTP for six more months, which was passed.