Western Regional Meeting

August 13, 2026 | California Polytechnic University

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.

Key Topics:

  • California Policy Landscape: 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: 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

Who Should Attend:

This meeting is built for any member with operations on the West Coast - not just those based in California. If your business is affected by California's regulatory environment, whether you're headquartered there or sell into the state, this content applies to you. It's particularly valuable for:

  • Plant and operations leadership responsible for compliance planning
  • Government affairs and regulatory teams tracking state and federal policy
  • Sustainability and EHS staff managing GHG/CARB reporting
  • Anyone within driving distance or short flying distance from Pomona looking for substantive policy engagement without the time or cost of a national conference

Why Attend:

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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