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Our mission is to represent the state departments of agriculture in the development, implementation, and communication of sound public policy and programs which support and promote the American agricultural industry, while protecting consumers and the environment.
The commissioners, directors and secretaries of the state and territorial departments of agriculture will gather in Washington, DC February 4 through 8 for NASDA’s Mid-Year Legislative Conference. NASDA members will have the opportunity to meet and hear from a number of senior administration officials and policy experts during the conference. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, EPA Deputy Administrator Bob Perciasepe, and FDA Deputy Commissioner for Food Mike Taylor will address NASDA’s plenary session on Friday, February 5 in a discussion that will be moderated by former Agriculture Secretary Jack Block. The members will also have an opportunity to discuss animal welfare issues with USDA officials and the National Pollution Discharge Elimination Permit case that has been submitted to the Supreme Court during a plenary session on Friday. NASDA will also host a luncheon reception at the U.S. Capitol on Thursday for Members of Congress and their agriculture policy staffers. (Contact: Farm Policy Staff)