Donald Grady

Georgia native. Dairy Lobbyist. Golf enthusiast.

[Donald Grady @DGrady_DC]

I’m incredibly sad to hear of the passing of Georgia Congressman David Scott. His trailblazing career led him to become the first African American Chairman of the House Ag Committee where he fought for farmers, rural communities, and civil rights!
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[United Egg Producers (UEP) @UnitedEggProd]

On this #NationalTaxDay, America’s egg farmers appreciate the policies in the One Big Beautiful Bill that help producers invest, grow, and feed America. Bonus Depreciation + Estate Tax relief = stronger family farms!

[Donald Grady @DGrady_DC]

Great to be back in the Ag Committee room for the Farm Bill mark-up!
“UEP commends Chairman Thompson for moving forward the farm bill. We look forward to working with members on both sides of the aisle to achieve a final product that supports America’s farmers and ranchers.”

[Donald Grady @DGrady_DC]

Excited to share that I’ve joined the @UnitedEggProd as VP of Government Affairs and will be leading UEP’s new DC office! I am proud to be the voice of America’s egg producers in DC as we strengthen UEP’s presence and engagement at the federal level.

[IDFA @dairyidfa]

The long wait is nearly over! We’re closer than ever to bringing whole milk back to schools!

Today’s Senate passage of the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act is a watershed moment for children’s health and for the dairy farmers, processors, parents, and nutrition advocates who have fought for decades to restore whole and 2% milk to school meals. Whole and 2% milk are wholesome, nutritious options that kids love, and today’s passage gets us one step closer to restoring them to American schools.

A huge thank you to Senator @RogerMarshallMD and @SenPeterWelch for their leadership on this issue!

Now time to help get this bill across the finish line in the House of Representatives and onto the President's desk! Take action now: https://t.co/iKPBuelaBW

[IDFA @dairyidfa]

A BIG thank you to Dairy Maid Dairy, Inc., a farmer-owned brand of Dairy Farmers of America, for hosting the IDFA team for a spectacular plant tour at the Dairy Maid Dairy processing facility in Frederick, MD! From processing, to packaging, to transportation, we learned a lot.

Thank you for your dedication and commitment to delivering nutritious and essential dairy products to American families every single day! @dairymaiddairy @dfamilk

[Donald Grady @DGrady_DC]

.The dairy industry’s committed to building a skilled and innovative workforce. Our comments emphasize the importance of policies that strengthen, not restrict, access to global talent!

A huge thank you to all our @dairyidfa members who contributed to their insight and expertise

[IDFA @dairyidfa]

Earlier this week, we submitted comments to U.S. Department of Homeland Security on the H-1B program proposed rule.

See our full statement below 👇
https://t.co/GC0tsxF5UR

[Donald Grady @DGrady_DC]

Just wrapped up a great visit to World Dairy Expo, where I had the opportunity to advocate on behalf of @dairyidfa members for needed agricultural guest worker reform.
The dairy industry relies on a strong, stable workforce. It's time for practical solutions.

[IDFA @dairyidfa]

Congratulations to Dudley Hoskins' Senate confirmation to be Under Secretary of Agriculture for Marketing and Regulatory Programs at @USDA.

The American dairy industry looks forward to working together on the food and ag issues affecting our nation!

[IDFA @dairyidfa]

👀 Are you ready? #DairyForum

[Donald Grady @DGrady_DC]

I was honored to join today’s one year anniversary of +AddMilk making a difference for Californians to access healthy milk and dairy products. We couldn’t do this without great partners like MNC, DCC, and Auburn HSI 🥛

[IDFA @dairyidfa]

Today, we joined Mother's Nutritional Center for the one-year celebration of Add Milk! in their 82 stores across Southern California. The program provides SNAP participants with a dollar-for-dollar match when purchasing low-fat and fat-free milk, stretching their SNAP dollar further for nutritious milk.

Congratulations to Mother’s and Auburn University's Hunger Solutions Institute for making this program a success in California! And a special thank you to Dairy Council of California for helping organize this great event. @mothersnc @DairyCouncilCA @AuburnU 🥛💪

[IDFA @dairyidfa]

Dairy Runs Deep in every community across America! From family-owned dairy farms to processors, retailers, and community businesses, we know that dairy supports livelihoods, sustains local economies, and delivers real value to the people who depend on it.

IDFA recently released the updated Dairy Delivers® report, reaffirming the dairy industry's immense contributions to the nation's economy and quality of life for American families and communities. The industry supports more than 3 million jobs, generates $198 billion in wages, and contributes $779 billion in overall economic impact nationwide.

Visit our website to learn more about how #DairyDelivers in your local community: https://t.co/qQjjvpfSz3

[IDFA @dairyidfa]

🍦 IT'S BACK! Mark your calendars for IDFA's 41st Annual Capitol Hill Ice Cream Party on Wednesday, June 11, from 4-6pm.

The celebration on the National Mall just outside the U.S. Capitol Building is one of Washington’s most anticipated events for professionals working in food and agriculture, bringing together thousands of guests, including members of Congress, congressional staff, and their families in a fun event showcasing America’s favorite frozen treats. 🍨

Learn more, and we'll see you there!
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[Donald Grady @DGrady_DC]

Thank you @RepTomSuozzi & @RepLuttrell for a new approach to achieving immigration reform and inviting me to join the Bipartisan Commonsense Solutions for Immigration and Border Security roundtable!! Thanks to @RepJimmyPanetta & @RepNewhouse for talking about the needs of US Ag!

[IDFA @dairyidfa]

Happy Independence Day from all of us at IDFA!

#FourthofJuly #IndependenceDay

[IDFA @dairyidfa]

Do you love ice cream? Join us TOMORROW to celebrate four decades of the Capitol Hill Ice Cream Party. You don’t want to miss it! After all, who doesn’t love free ice cream?

Visit our website to learn more about the sweetest event of the summer: https://t.co/ShsraBRKvZ

#IceCreamParty #DairyMonth

[Donald Grady @DGrady_DC]

Amazing day! Thanks to MNC, Auburn Hunger Solutions Institute, and Congressman Aguilar!

[IDFA @dairyidfa]

The Add Milk! program, a nutrition incentive program that helps low-income families purchase healthy fluid milk products is expanding to California!

Yesterday, IDFA was excited to join Mother’s Nutritional Center, @AuburnU Hunger Solutions Institute, @RepPeteAguilar, @USDA, Alta Dena, and members of the local community today in San Bernardino, Calif., to celebrate the launch of this program at 78 participating Mother’s Nutritional Center grocery stores across Southern California.

Read IDFA’s full press release to learn more about this incredible program: https://t.co/PniyP7QcB5

#nutritionincentives #SNAP #dairynutrition @dfamilk @DGrady_DC

[IDFA @dairyidfa]

Do you love ice cream? Get excited because the Capitol Hill Ice Cream Party is back to celebrate it’s 40th year this June! Join us at Union Square Park on June 12 for one of Washington’s most anticipated warm weather events for professionals working in food and agriculture. Don’t miss out – mark your calendars!

Visit our website to learn more: https://t.co/ShsraBRKvZ

#dairy #icecream #icecreamparty

[Donald Grady @DGrady_DC]

This is such a great program. I can’t wait to meet the next Cohort!

[IDFA @dairyidfa]

The application period for IDFA’s NextGen Leadership Program is now OPEN! Are you a rising leader looking to take the next step in your career? Apply to be part of this incredible program and network of dairy industry peers who are dedicated to the future of dairy.

The application period will close on June 14, 2024. Visit IDFA’s website to learn more: https://t.co/dsutudeuNQ

[IDFA @dairyidfa]

Trade and access to export markets remain critical to the dairy industry, and IDFA continues to prioritize the issue with this administration.

IDFA this week submitted comments to the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) on the administration’s objective to develop strategies that support and advance U.S. supply chain resilience as a priority area in trade negotiations, enforcement, and other initiatives.

Additionally, IDFA is grateful to be the only food and agriculture association invited to provide testimony at the USTR public hearing on May 2, 2024. Read the full statement and comments on IDFA's website: https://t.co/SO5tKrkn89

#dairy #trade #supplychain #policy