About NASDA

The National Association of State Department of Agriculture was founded in 1915.

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.

NASDA is governed by a 10 member Board of Directors consisting of a five member Executive Committee; one At-Large member; and the presidents of the four NASDA regions. Executive Committee members are the officers of the association and serve a five-year term. (Each region has at least one member serving on the Executive Committee.)The regional presidents serve a one year term. The At-Large member is selected by the Executive Committee.

2008-2009 NASDA Officers

President Ron Sparks, Alabama
Vice President Ed Kee, Delaware
Second Vice President Leonard Blackham, Utah
Secretary-Treasurer Adrian Polansky, Kansas
Past President Gene Hugoson, Minnestoa
At-Large Bill Northey, Iowa
Northeastern Region Patrick Hooker, New York
Southern Region Terry Peach, Oklahoma
Midwestern Region Robert Boggs, Ohio
Western Region Katy Coba, Oregon