NASDA Policy Committees
NASDA's legislative and regulatory efforts are guided by the work of 6 policy committees and numerous task forces. The policy committees:
- Recommend amendments, revisions or new sections to policy statements.
- Review amendments, revisions and new sections to policy statements proposed by individual member states, regions, or affiliate organizations.
- Assist the NASDA staff to carry out approved policy.
- Establish subcommittees or task forces as needed to focus on specific subjects.
- Consult with the Board of Directors on the establishment of priority issues and projects for the staff.
- Consider and act on Action Items submitted by individual member states.
Animal and Plant Industries Committee
Focus on issues related to animal and plant health and welfare generally; agricultural research; animal damage control; integrated pest management programs including beneficial insects and bio-engineered controls; continued availability of pesticides for use in agricultural production; and similar matters.
Marketing and International Trade Committee
Focus on issues related to domestic marketing and promotion programs; marketing orders; specialty crops; global and regional international trade agreements; harmonization of technical standards, inspection and regulatory programs; marketing of agricultural biotechnology products; programs to provide food aid and technical assistance regarding agricultural matters to other countries; and other similar matters. The committee also oversees the activities of the working groups established under the Tri-National Agricultural Accord.
Food Regulation and Nutrition Committee
Focus on issues related to labeling, inspection, and regulation of raw and processed food (including meat, poultry, and seafood) and food production, processing and marketing methods and technologies to ensure human safety and nutrition; and, such other similar matters.
Natural Resources and Pesticide Management Committee
Focus on issues related to nonpoint source pollution and general water quality issues; watershed and coastal area management; public lands management; farmland management; conservation issues; threatened and endangered species; property rights; the labeling, inspection, registration and regulation of pesticides (including insecticides, fungicides, rodenticides, and herbicides), their application, and data and records collection related thereto; the establishment of pesticide residue tolerances for raw and processed foods; and such other similar matters.
Rural Development and Financial Security Committee
Focus on issues related to rural economic development; crop insurance and disaster assistance, income and commodity support programs (including dairy and tobacco); farm labor; agricultural credit and financing; bioenergy and biobased products; agricultural research; infrastructure; and, such other similar matters.