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 in this award-winning
T.V. series.
“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.”
“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.”
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
CoRA SEGMENTS
Hurd on Conservation & Development
Westerman on Cherry Blossoms
House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Bruce Westerman (AR-04) shares a history of the DC’s Cherry Blossom trees and solutions surrounding insight into forest management, multiple use for public lands, and the priorities of the Committee.
Arrington on West TX Ag Issues
Senate Western Caucus Priorities
LaMalfa on Western Caucus Priorities
Western Caucus Chairman Doug LaMalfa (CA-01) discusses key Western Caucus priorities.
TELLY AWARDS
On May 21, 2024, the fifth episode of the T.V. show “Champions of Rural America” co-produced by RFD-TV and the Western Caucus Foundation won two Telly Awards. The episode won Gold in the Political & Commentary category for general television and Silver in the Government Relations category for general television.
This episode, “U.S. Immigration Policies,” features the recent Western Caucus Field Tour to the U.S./ Mexican Border near Sierra Valley, Arizona with 11 members of the House of Representatives. Topics include the environmental implications of the current immigration crisis and the impacts on farmers and ranchers on the U.S. border. It is the second episode of Season 2.
PRESS RELEASES
“Champions of Rural America” featuring members of the Western Caucus wins Two Telly Awards | May 22, 2024
On May 21, 2024, the fifth episode of the T.V. show “Champions of Rural America” co-produced by RFD-TV and the Western Caucus Foundation won two Telly Awards. The episode won Gold in the Political & Commentary category for general television and Silver in the Government Relations category for general television.
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.
Western Caucus Foundation Announces Monthly Show | Sep 15, 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.