Administration and Public Policy Officials to Address NASDA Meeting
News Date September 17, 2007
NASDA members will have the opportunity to meet and hear from a variety of senior administration officials and public policy experts during their upcoming annual meeting being held September 21 to 26 in Seattle, Washington.
Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns will address the morning plenary session on Tuesday, September 25. Other featured speakers will give NASDA members a unique insight into a variety of agricultural issues. Thomas Winkowski, assistant commissioner for Customs and Border Protection, will discuss partnerships for safeguarding U.S. borders. Ray Miller, director of business development for the DuPont Company, will give his perspectives on the future of bio-based materials. Dale Enerson, National Farmers Union, will describe efforts for marketing carbon credits as a new crop for farmers and ranchers. (Contact: Rick Kirchhoff)