Government & Public Affairs

A Proactive Voice for American Ag

Providing education and advocacy to policymakers on your behalf.

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Political Insights for Your Business

In a world where policies and regulations keep changing, it’s difficult to keep up with everything that impacts your business, while running your business. Changes in farm laws, tax policies, and USDA regulations can greatly affect your bottom line.

Our government and public affairs team understands these challenges. We don’t just react to policy changes; we actively work to safeguard and advance the legacy of the American farmer by offering insights that help you and your business.

Make informed decisions and take strategic action

Build key connections with policymakers to support your needs

Identify political risks and opportunities ahead

Stay informed on key matters that impact you and your business

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How Pinion Advocates for Food and Ag

Government Relations

Our team works closely with members of Congress, federal officials, and state policymakers to shape policies that benefit agricultural interests, leveraging strategic connections to maintain a strong presence in government relations.

Policy Analysis

Involved in the issues, we monitor legislation and proposed regulations daily and consider the long-term impacts to the farmers we serve. We analyze proposed policy changes and conduct detailed modeling to explain how policy changes will impact your business.

Issue Campaigns

When we see a red flag, we work to build coalitions to change policy. We do this by tapping into our extensive network to align with a common goal and address challenges. Our team has built and managed some of the leading nationwide campaigns to shape policy on issues important to you.

Lobbying

We have successfully worked to influence legislative, regulatory, and policy issues, such as international trade policy, USDA programs, federal and state tax reform, water infrastructure legislation, sustainability, and agriculture and conservation funding. Policymakers have come to trust our expertise to deliver informed recommendations that they can rely on to shape policy.

Government and Public Affairs Insights

The enactment of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) in 2017 included provisions largely viewed as positive for the agricultural sector. Many of those

As the new year moves into full swing and we transition to a new administration, employers should prepare for increased immigration enforcement and significant changes

The IRS issued an increase in the standard mileage rates for business travel, effective January 1, 2025. While the IRS states that standard mileage rates

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Additional Political Advocacy Resources

Political Intelligence Services

Staying on top of agricultural regulations can take a lot of time and drain your resources. Use Pinion’s specialized Political Intelligence Services to gain crucial political insights and advocacy that help protect and advance your farming goals.

Farm Program Fairness Coalition

Do you want to help ensure farm programs support American agriculture in the years ahead? Get involved with Pinion’s Farm Program Fairness Coalition, a group of farmers from around the U.S. working together to ensure that Congress and the USDA create and administer fair rules and programs that work for – not against – family farms.

Discover what Pinion can do for you:

Expertise Wherever You Need It

A holistic approach to optimal results.

Pinion is dedicated to your business and your success. We navigate the barriers, complexities, and business challenges that stand in your way, cultivating your long-term growth and helping you achieve new opportunities.

Accounting & Back Office Solutions

Capture accurate accounting data and advisory and alleviate compliance and back office challenges so that you can tend to what matters most.

Tax Strategy & Assurance Services

Specialists in understanding market challenges, tax law, and tax compliance needs. 

Our experienced advisors take a risk-based approach to every engagement — zeroing in on your unique challenges, complexities, and concerns.

Food & Ag Consulting

Our ag-focused advisors take a holistic view of your business to forecast and capture opportunities, mitigate challenges, & drive your food & ag business forward.

Succession Planning

Navigate tough business decisions, family discussions, and entity transitions. Expert estate and gift tax knowledge, trust guidance, long-term goal setting and risk management.

Financial Strategy

Strategic analysis and guidance to navigate transaction deals, satisfy stakeholder needs, and make long-term decisions.

Sustainability

Sustainability tools, solutions, and expert consulting for the food value chain. Customized to meet your sustainability goals.

  • Develop a program and data plan
  • Measure performance
  • Program targets and execution
  • GHG accounting
  • Scope 1, 2, 3 reporting
  • Risk assessments

View our sustainability consulting overview

Connect With a Government and Public Affairs Advisor

Since 1932, Pinion has been an active advocate for agricultural organizations across the country.

Pinion’s Government and Public Affairs Team has successfully saved U.S. farmers an estimated $5 billion, collectively, by initiating the Farmers for Tax Fairness coalition to oppose changes to cash accounting, resulting in an ag exemption in the House tax reform draft bill.

Talk to Brian

Brian Kuehl, Lead Advisor – Government & Public Affairs