Is Your Government Relations Team #SmartWorking?

April 14, 2020Tim CanslerAgriculture, BioTech, Budget & Appropriations, Cansler News, COVID-19, Defense, Drinking Water, Energy, Farm Bill, Food Safety, Govt News, Health Care, Industry News, Infrastructure, Leaner Govt Relations, Press, Rural Dev., Trade, Transportationgovernment relations, K-Street, Lobbying, SmartWorking

There’s been a huge swell in lobbying activities in Washington during the COVID-19 pandemic as Congress swiftly enacts policies to help those impacted. Events like the COVID-19 pandemic typically alter the course for many sectors toward technologies and different methods they should have been using all along. So, it begs the question why are some government relations firms charging their clients $40,000, $50,000 and $80,000 per quarter? It’s outrageous. #Smartworking government relations firms will never cost that much.

@EPA and @USCG Continue Work in Tandem on Regulatory Framework for Discharges from Commercial Vessels

February 4, 2020Tim CanslerAgriculture, Cansler News, Govt News, Infrastructure, Trade, TransportationBarge, EPA, shipments, shipping, U.S. Sea Ports, USCG

Shipping companies and seaports should be aware of the potential impacts of the VIDA national standards of performance currently being crafted. Do you know about ongoing and future developments of the VIDA regulations? If not, contact us at [email protected], or (202)714-2822.

U.S. House Agriculture Subcommittee Takes up Challenges in Global Food Supply Chain

November 15, 2019Tim CanslerAgriculture, BioTech, Cansler News, Farm Bill, Food Safety, Govt News, Trade, TransportationAgriculture, Animal Plant Health Inspection Service, CA Dept of Food & Ag, California Agricultural Commissioners and Sealers Association, food, Food Safety, Food Safety Modernization Act, phytosanitary, Specialty Crops, trade, Transportation, U.S. Department of Agriculture

On November 14, the U.S. House Agriculture Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture addressed the issue of invasive species and their impacts on the U.S. food supply chain. In his opening statement to begin the hearing Chairman of the Subcommittee, Jim Costa (D-CA) pointed out, “Along our southern border and in seaports across the country…

Drinking Water Infrastructure Hamstrung With Antiquated Procurement Practices and Regulations That Inhibit Use of Materials & Increase Water Ratepayers Costs

July 10, 2019Tim CanslerBudget & Appropriations, Cansler News, Drinking Water, Govt News, InfrastructureDrinking Water, Drinking Water State Revolving Fund, Mayors, procurement, Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act

(Part 1 of 5) Introduction According to the American Society of Civil Engineers (@ASCETweets) 2017 Infrastructure Report Card, “Most Americans – just under 300 million people – receive their drinking water from one of the nation’s 51,356 community water systems. Of these, just 8,674 systems, or approximately 17%, serve close to 92% of the total…

As Senate Republicans Huddle, House Democrats Move Forward on FY 2020 Discretionary Spending Bills

June 11, 2019Tim CanslerAgriculture, BioTech, Budget & Appropriations, Cansler News, Defense, Energy, Food Safety, Govt News, Health Care, Industry News, Infrastructure, Leaner Govt Relations, Press, Rural Dev., TransportationAgriculture, Appropriations Committee, budget House of Representatives, Democrats, Drinking Water, Drinking Water State Revolving Fund, Energy & Commerce, Environmental Protection Agency, federal budget, federal programs, House Appropriations, infrastructure, international trade, National Institute of Standards and Technology, NIST, Republicans, The Food and Drug Administration, trade, Transportation, U.S. Senate Budget Committee, Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act

House Maintains Modest Increases in all 12 Appropriations Bills Above FY 2019 Levels On June 11 officials from the White House & Office of Management and Budget will meet with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) & Senate Appropriations Chairman Richard Shelby (R-AL) to chart a path forward on the FY 2020 appropriations bills that…

What Can Possibly Be Accomplished During 2018 Lame Duck Session of Congress?

October 28, 2018Tim CanslerAgriculture, BioTech, Budget & Appropriations, Cansler News, Defense, Energy, Farm Bill, Food Safety, Govt News, Health Care, Industry News, Infrastructure, Press, Rural Dev., Transportation, Uncategorized

Congress left many issues undone for the 16-days scheduled in the legislative calendar after the 2018 midterm elections, known as the lame duck session of Congress. Below are some of those remaining issues. FY 2019 Appropriations Bill Congress enacted 5 (of the total 12) annual FY 2019 appropriations bills prior to the beginning of the…

Federal Budget Changes Coming. Is Your Organization Ready?

August 26, 2018Tim CanslerAgriculture, BioTech, Budget & Appropriations, Cansler News, Defense, Energy, Farm Bill, Food Safety, Govt News, Health Care, Infrastructure, Leaner Govt Relations, Press, Rural Dev., Transportation

No matter the outcome of the upcoming mid-term elections there is an important policy issue that will take center stage early in the coming 116th Congress. Its an issue that everyone knows Congress must begin to address and its an issue that could impact everyone’s favorite federal program — the federal debt and growing federal…

Cansler Keynotes Annual Conference for Tennessee Farm Bureau Presidents

August 11, 2017Tim CanslerAgriculture, BioTech, Budget & Appropriations, Cansler News, Energy, Farm Bill, Food Safety, Govt News, Health Care, Industry News, Leaner Govt Relations, Press, Rural Dev., Transportation, Uncategorized

“Tim Cansler’s behind the scenes Washington knowledge on agricultural and farm issues makes him an excellent choice for hearing the “rest of the story” about current Washington happenings. His agricultural and Farm Bureau background provide a solid foundation and understanding of the issues important to farmers.” Jeff Aiken President Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation Cansler Consulting,…

New Farm Bill: Preview and Analysis

September 29, 2016Tim CanslerAgriculture, Budget & Appropriations, Cansler News, Farm Bill, Govt News, Uncategorized

Since the 1930’s and the Great Depression about every 5-years the U.S. Congress adopts a Farm Bill. The Farm Bill contains production agriculture & food policies under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Farm Bill titles include Commodity Programs, Conservation, Trade, Nutrition, Credit, Rural Development, Research & Extension, Forestry, Energy, Horticulture and Crop…

Cansler to Deliver Remarks on Next Farm Bill

May 9, 2016Tim CanslerAgriculture, Cansler News, Farm Bill2018 Farm Bill, Agriculture, CACASA, California, California Agricultural Commissioners and Sealers Association, Cansler Consulting, Farm Bill, Lobbying, Lobbyist, Tim Cansler

Tim Cansler, Sr. Strategist & Founder of Cansler Consulting

On May 19th, Tim Cansler, founder and chief strategist of Cansler Consulting, will be speaking during the Annual Conference of the California Agricultural Commissioners and Sealers Association in Mammoth Lakes, CA. Cansler, a former USDA official and farm policy specialist, will present a major discussion on the 2018 Farm Bill and its political and policy considerations. Cansler Consulting’s team is proud to have been influential in the farm bill debates dating back to the 1981 Agriculture and Food Act.…

Buyers Interested in Production Agricultural Land

April 3, 2016Tim CanslerAgriculture, Cansler News, Rural Dev.

Cansler Consulting represents private and institutional buyers of agricultural land with a focus on purchases in the United States. Our buyers will purchase farmland with no improvements or turnkey operations that are fully integrated with all improvements, equipment, labor, etc. These include:

land and farms that are currently in operation,
farmers and land owners nearing retirement, and
operations that are financially distressed.

Buyers will purchase single properties as well as large portfolios. Below are the types of property of interest:

Permanent Crop

Permanent Crop is currently the most desirable property for our clients. Buyers will consider all permanent crop types for purchase including; strawberry, blueberry, apple, citrus, peaches, etc. as well as all nut types. …

Cansler Meets Rumsfeld

November 13, 2015Tim CanslerCansler NewsAGRP, Association of Government Relations Professionals, Cansler Consulting, Donald Rumsfeld, former Secretary of Defense, Lobbying, Lobbyist, Tim Cansler, Washington, Washington DC

Donald Rumsfeld, former Secretary of Defense speaks with Tim Cansler

Tim Cansler, of Cansler Consulting, recently met and spoke with Donald Rumsfeld, former Secretary of Defense. Secretary Rumsfeld served as the 13th Secretary of Defense from 1975 to 1977 under President Gerald Ford, and as the 21st Secretary of Defense from 2001 to 2006 under President George W. Bush. He was one of the key individuals responsible for restructuring the military into a 21st century fighting unit and was crucial in planning the United States’ response to the September 11 terrorist attacks.…

Support Small Business Saturday

November 12, 2015Tim CanslerCansler News, Leaner Govt RelationsLobbying, Lobbyist, Small business, Small Business Saturday, The Hill, Washington, Washington DC

Small Business Saturday Nov 28th

Cansler Consulting prides itself in being a boutique lobbying and consulting firm. We also support other small businesses and urge everyone during this upcoming holiday season to support small businesses, not just Nov. 28th but all year round.

Small Businesses Saturday
November 28, 2015.

Small Businesses Make More Cents

According to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) there are 28 million small businesses across America. Those Small Businesses account for 54% of all U.S. sales and have provided 66% of all net new jobs in the U.S. since the 1970’s.…

A Decade of Providing Winning Government Relations Solutions

November 11, 2015Tim CanslerCansler News10th anniversary, Cansler Consulting, government relations, Lobbying, Lobbyist, Tim Cansler, Washington, Washington DC

Cansler Consulting is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. For the past decade the dedicated lobbying firm has been using their extensive experience and connections in our nation’s capitol to provide winning government relations strategies for their clients to facilitate product advancements and secure adequate federal program funding.

Committed Clients

“We could not have achieved this milestone without our clients who have issues that we have great passion for,” said Tim Cansler, Founder and Chief Strategist. “We explain to our clients constantly that improving government relations is like running a marathon as opposed to a sprint. Those that understand this have a lot of success,” explained Cansler.

Cansler Consulting is celebrating this achievement with the release of new videos about how their boutique firm has been achieving remarkable results for their clients.…

New Video: Smaller Lobbying Firms

October 13, 2015Tim CanslerCansler News, Leaner Govt RelationsLobbying, Lobbyist, Washington DC

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