Ag Secretary Rollins to address the Washington Conference

WASHINGTON, May 20, 2026 – Today the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) BB #:378962 announced Brooke Rollins, the United States Secretary of Agriculture, will keynote a featured session at The Washington Conference.

From June 8–10, 2026, in Washington, D.C., The Washington Conference will convene the industry’s top fresh produce and floral leaders to discuss the future of the industry and advocate directly with Capitol Hill lawmakers.

On Tuesday, June 9, Secretary Rollins will for the first time address an audience from IFPA, the largest association serving the entire fresh produce and floral supply chain.

“We have the honor of welcoming U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins to our Washington Conference as she offers her perspectives on key specialty crop and agricultural issues,” said IFPA CEO Cathy Burns.

“She and her team have delivered many opportunities for our industry – from specialty crop research initiatives to economic aid to regenerative agriculture funding to name just a few – and we appreciate their partnership and leadership.”

An unmatched opportunity for industry leaders to hear directly from a top Trump administration official, Rollins is anticipated to address key issues shaping the future of American agriculture. At a key time for fresh produce and floral, her perspective on the industry priorities will provide immense value to IFPA members and stakeholders attending the event.

For more information on the full conference schedule or to register for The Washington Conference, visit www.freshproduce.com/events/the-washington-conference/.

About the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA)
The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) is the largest and most diverse international association serving the entire fresh produce and floral supply chain and the only to seamlessly integrate world-facing advocacy and industry-facing support. We exist to bring the industry together to create a vibrant future for all. We grow our members’ prosperity by conducting advocacy, connecting people and ideas; and offering guidance that allows us all to take action with purpose and confidence. IFPA represents member companies from small family businesses to the largest international corporations throughout the global fresh fruit and vegetable supply chain, including growers, shippers, fresh-cut processors, wholesalers, distributors, retailers, foodservice operators, industry suppliers and allied associations.

Contact: Ashley Sempowski, media@freshproduce.com, (202) 303-3406