The Meat Institute's Western Regional Meeting brings together members across the West Coast for a half-day focused on the policy and regulatory issues shaping operations in California - and what they signal for the region more broadly.

Attendees will leave with:

• Practical insight to support compliance planning
• A clearer understanding of emerging state and federal policy risks
• Direct opportunities to engage with peers and experts facing the same operating environment 

This year's agenda centers on discussions built for plant leadership and compliance teams:

• California Policy Landscape - An open discussion with California executives on the state-level issues with the most direct impact on processors: Prop 12, extended producer responsibility (EPR), food bans, ultra-processed food definitions, the Farm Bill, and ongoing congressional advocacy efforts. 
• CA GHG & CARB Regulations - A practical breakdown of reporting requirements, compliance timelines, and what's coming next under California's greenhouse gas and CARB rules.
• Federal Regulatory Update - A look at federal regulatory developments most relevant to California operations. 

California regulations tend to lead - what passes there often previews what other states consider next. This meeting helps members understand what is changing, what may be coming, and how those developments could affect operations, reporting obligations, compliance strategies, and advocacy priorities. It also gives attendees direct access to the executives and policy experts who track these issues in real time and provides a space for meaningful networking, allowing members to compare approaches, share challenges, and build connections with others navigating similar regulatory pressures. 

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