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Wednesday 27 June 2012

Washington DC

Washington DC,

First we got some time to look around the Capitol and take in the sites, then followed a briefing from Hope our guide for the DC visit, following this James Walker organized invites for all of us to the Rammy's, the Rammys are an awards presentation night for the food and restaurant trade in washington dc, one the sponsors is the MLA which australia had a great representation and a fantastic networking opportunity for all of us, James did well, a great time was had by all.

The next couple of days were packed full of meetings, where we learnt about the how and what goes into the farm bill, how the USA looks at Australia and our trading relationships. Interestingly the farm bill is more about social security than farmers, food stamps make up 85% of the trillion dollars.

At one meeting even the government adviser was surprised as how the USA is able to with stand it's debt never mind any plans of paying it back.
Once again the buy local produce was very predominant also animal welfare and GM foods.

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