CHAMPIONS OF RURAL AMERICA

Produced by the Western Caucus Foundation

From Waters of the US (WOTUS), to the Endangered Species Act, to the Bureau of Land Management’s controversial conservation rule – see what the Western Caucus Foundation is doing inside “the Beltway” and beyond to protect our families and ranchers.

“I’m excited for this new show produced by the Western Caucus Foundation and for the continued partnership with RFD-TV. The Western Caucus is the preeminent voice for Rural America in Washington, D.C. and this program will be able to provide critical updates about our work on behalf of the farmers, ranchers, landowners, and communities across rural and Western America. This platform will help us elevate the visibility of the work of the Western Caucus Foundation to highlight the important work the organization does on Capitol Hill, and I’m looking forward to its debut.”

Rep. Dan Newhouse (WA-04)

Chairman of the Congressional Western Caucus

“The Western Caucus was created to promote and defend the western way of life and preserve our values for future generations, With the launch of Champions of Rural America on RFD-TV we will now have the platform to widely share big congressional wins for the west and broadcast the issues most important to western states to a large audience.”

Senator Cynthia Lummis (WY)

Chair of the Senate Western Caucus

EPISODES

S1•E1 | Tackling the Wildfire Crisis

Host Christina Loren joins members of the Congressional Western Caucus in Yosemite National Forest to learn about their overall mission, efforts to prevent devastating wildfires, and water management.

S1•E2 | Farm Bill Update

Western Caucus members discuss updates on the timing for the passage of the Farm Bill, plus regulatory overreach that impacts every farmer.

S1•E3 | American Energy Production

Congressional Leaders discuss new legislation that would swiftly bolster American energy production and what’s at stake for agriculture if we remain reliant on foreign sources.

S2•E1 | Rodeo Bans, Water, and ESA

Host Christina Loren discusses how congressional leaders of the Western Caucus are actively working to protect western sports. She also addresses water allocation challenges faced by farmers dependent on the Colorado River.

S2•E2 | U.S. Immigration Policies

Eleven members of Congress visit the southern border to see firsthand how U.S. immigration policies are impacting farmers and ranchers; host Christina Loren discusses the challenges for agriculture in a series of interviews.

S2•E3 |Mining, Wild Horses, CCP

Mining industry and Western Caucus members debunk myths against American mining, leaders speak on how to manage the explosive growth of wild horse & burro populations, Western Caucus Chair expresses concern over CCP ownership of U.S. farmland, National Park Service on D.C. Cherry Blossoms.

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IN THE PRESS

ICYMI: "CHAMPIONS OF RURAL AMERICA" | Sep 22, 2023

Western Caucus Foundation announces new monthly show “Champions of Rural America” on RFD-TV. “Campions of Rural America” will feature high-level discussions with leaders from the Congressional and Senate Western Caucuses and policy influencers who understand the vital role that rural communities play in the fabric of the nation.