FOOD & AGRICULTURE QUARTERLY | JUNE 2026 for opportunity tracking, relationship management, compliance readiness, and outcome reporting. This does more than build confidence with federal partners, it helps you have a process to deliver on your promise.
Next season starts now
Pursuing federal dollars can feel complex, but the rhythm is familiar to anyone who works the land. Prepare early, cultivate relationships consistently, and harvest opportunities when they ripen. And if this season’ s yield is disappointing, don’ t leave the field unattended— till it. Debrief, strengthen your coalition, sharpen your project scope, and stay visible with the people who help shape priorities. Do that work in the“ off-season,” and when the next funding cycle turns, you’ ll be positioned for a far more fruitful harvest.
Neil is a government affairs principal at Porter Wright. He previously covered agriculture and rural America as a journalist and worked on appropriations for a member of Congress. He can be reached at 202.778.3036 or nsimon @ porterwright. com.
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