JOHNSON ADDRESSES RURAL LEGISLATIVE LEADERS CONFERENCE
News Date January 23, 2008
NASDA President and North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Roger Johnson addressed state legislative leaders from across the nation during a three-day summit dedicated to agriculture and rural development. The event was sponsored by State Agriculture and Rural Leaders (SARL), the Council of State Governments, the National Conference of State Legislatures, and the Rural Policy Research Institute. It was held Jan. 18 to 21 in St. Louis.
The annual summit brings together the leadership of state legislative committees that oversee agriculture and rural development and gives them a forum to address common problems and opportunities facing rural America. Johnson reported on the work of NASDA, especially in regard to the 2007 farm bill, developing state-federal partnerships and renewable energy.
"NASDA wants to work with all parties in advancing the interests of agriculture and the rural community," Johnson said. "The work of state legislatures is especially important in establishing policy and programs for the rural sector and for paving the way for federal action." (Contact: Charlie Ingram)