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A publication of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture HAYMORE SELECTED TO HEAD VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE & CONSUMER SERVICES
MONTANA AGRICULTURE DIRECTOR NANCY K. PETERSON
SUBCOMMITTEE FORWARDS FARM BILL RECOMMENDATIONS TO FULL COMMITTEE; EXTENDS 2002 FARM BILL COMMODITY PROGRAMS
HOUSE AND SENATE STEADILY MOVE FY08 SPENDING BILLS
HARKIN OUTLINES RURAL DEVELOPMENT PRIORITIES FOR 07 FARM BILL
IMMIGRATION REFORM LEGISLATION STALLS AGAIN IN THE SENATE
"BIG FOUR" GOVERNORS PUSH AGRICULTURAL PRIORITIES
NEW BIOFUELS COUNCIL FORMED
OPPORTUNITY TO ADVISE USDA ON NEEDS OF BEGINNING FARMERS AND RANCHERS
USDA REESTABLISHES FRUIT AND VEGETABLE INDUSTRY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
State News--N.C. VETERINARY TEAM HONORED
State News--SOUTHERN PINE BEETLE PREVENTION COST-SHARE PROGRAM TO BEGIN ACCEPTING NEW APPLICATIONS
What's New on the NASDA Website
NASDA's 2007 Farm Bill Recommendations NASDA's Midyear Meeting Documents NASDA's Trade Shows: USFES; AFF; IFE
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_____________________________________________________________________ NASDA HONOR AWARD NOMINATIONS DUE JULY 13 The nomination forms for NASDA Honor Awards are due on July 13. If you have any questions or need electronic copies of the form, please contact Betsy Maixner at betsy@nasda.org. Remember each state department of agriculture and affiliate can nominate one person for each award category: administration, service, and communication. NASDA 2007 REGISTRATION NOW OPEN September 21-26, 2007 Westin Hotel in downtown Seattle http://www.nasda.org/nasda2007/ The early registration discount ends August 24. After that date, the registration fee will increase by $100.00. Registration ends Sept. 14. All registrations must be made online. When registering, choose offline payment if you wish to pay by check. You can update any information by using the confirmation number emailed to you when you register. Reserve Your Room by August 24 for Hotel Discount: The negotiated rate for a room at the Westin is $195.00 a night. Contact the Westin Hotel, 1900 Fifth Avenue, Seattle, Washington 98101, (800) 228-3000. Reservation requests received after 5:00 pm local time at hotel on the cutoff date will be accepted at the hotel's prevailing rate based on availability--group rate name is "NASDA Annual 2007 Meeting." You can also make your reservations using the link on the NASDA website. There will not be any shuttle service to/from the airport neither by the Westin nor by Washington State staff. More information available at http://www.nasda.org/nasda2007/. WSDA Contact: Betty Mackey, bmackey@agr.wa.gov, 360-507-2462 NASDA Contact: Gillian Woodward, gillian@nasda.org, 202-296-9680 _____________________________________________________________________ HAYMORE SELECTED TO HEAD VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE & CONSUMER SERVICES Governor Timothy M. Kaine has announced the appointment of Todd Patterson Haymore of Henrico County to serve as Commissioner of the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS). Haymore currently serves as Corporate Director, External Affairs for The Universal Leaf Tobacco Company and vice president of the Universal Leaf Foundation. "I am pleased to announce the appointment of Todd Haymore as Virginia's agriculture commissioner," Governor Kaine said. "Todd has an extensive background in public service and an impressive history dealing with major agricultural issues, including world trade. He has demonstrated an ability to tackle difficult issues, and will serve as an effective advocate for agriculture and consumers both in Virginia and on the national scene." Haymore was born and raised in Danville. He is a graduate of George Washington High School in Danville, and received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science from the University of Richmond in 1991. He also earned an MBA from Virginia Commonwealth University in 2004. "Growing up in Southside Virginia, I developed a keen appreciation for the vitally important role of agriculture in sustaining the economy of the entire state," Haymore said. "I am honored that Governor Kaine has asked me to serve as Commissioner, and to be a spokesman and advocate, both domestically and internationally, for Virginia's farmers, food processors, and consumers." Haymore's career in public service began in 1990, when he served as a legislative intern for Virginia State Senator W. Onico Barker of the 19th District. From 1991 to 1995, he was a legislative assistant to U.S. Representative L.F. Payne of Virginia's Fifth Congressional District, and served as communications director and legislative assistant until 1997. In 1998, Haymore became Director of Corporate Communications for DIMON Incorporated in Danville, and in 1999 became Director, External Affairs, for Universal Leaf North America, a subsidiary of Universal Leaf Tobacco Company, Inc. Subsequent positions at Universal Leaf included Assistant Vice President, External Affairs, 2002 2004; Corporate Director, External Affairs, 2004 to the present; and since 2006, Vice President of The Universal Leaf Foundation. Haymore formerly served as a member of the Leaf Tobacco Exporters Association Executive Council, Raleigh, NC; a Member (Alternate) of the Foundation for the Elimination of Child Labor in Tobacco Board of Directors, Geneva, Switzerland; and a member of the United States Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Technical Advisory Committee for Trade in Cotton, Peanuts, Planting Seeds & Tobacco, Washington, DC. Haymore will serve as the 13th commissioner of VDACS, an agency that traces its roots back to 1877. (Contact: Rick Kirchhoff) MONTANA AGRICULTURE DIRECTOR NANCY K. PETERSON Montana Agriculture Director Nancy K. Peterson passed away early June 23 morning in Great Falls hospice care after battling melanoma cancer. Nancy was diagnosed with a recurrence of melanoma early last Fall. She underwent treatment and was improving dramatically when the cancer spread to her brain and spinal cord in mid-June. "She will be deeply missed," said Governor Brian Schweitzer. "Nancy has been a close personal friend, a wonderful boss and director, and strong supporter of family agriculture in Montana. Nancy's energy and vest for life were contagious. She worked hard and always had a smile on her face. Her family is in our thoughts and prayers." Nancy was born in Havre and raised south of Gildford, She carried on her family's tradition in farming and ranching. She farmed over 2,600 acres north of Havre. Nancy had over 30 years of experience as a farm owner/operator for corporations, partnerships and sole proprietorships, including all areas of Farm Service Agency farm programs, the Natural Resources Conservation Service, crop/farm insurance, oil and gas leasing, farm loan applications, farm credit and all aspects of hands-on labor of operating a family farm. Peterson independently operated a private grain laboratory in Havre for two years and worked as a relief agent for Amtrak in Havre, Shelby and Wolf Point. She has been involved with Montana Grain Grower's Association, Montana Farmer's Union and Montana Certified Seed Association. Peterson was appointed by the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture to Chair the Farm Service Agency State Committee. She was the chair of that committee for seven years. Peterson graduated from KG High School in Gildford, and received certification in integrated pest management and farm applicator special use. Peterson has two sons, Kody and Kyle, and three grandchildren. (Contact: Rick Kirchhoff) SUBCOMMITTEE FORWARDS FARM BILL RECOMMENDATIONS TO FULL COMMITTEE; EXTENDS 2002 FARM BILL COMMODITY PROGRAMS The House Agriculture Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management approved last week proposals for the commodity and crop insurance programs for the 2007 Farm Bill. Congressman Bob Etheridge (D-N.C.) is the chairman of the subcommittee. The subcommittee considered discussion drafts outlining proposals under its jurisdiction and approved several amendments. The subcommittee unanimously approved an amendment offered by Etheridge that substituted an extension of the 2002 farm bill language for the commodity programs under its jurisdiction in the place of the discussion draft. This retains the basic farm safety net by extending marketing assistance loans, direct payments and counter-cyclical payments and keeps intact the percentage of base acres for which farmers may receive payments. The committee also considered and rejected amendments representing alternative farm bill proposals. A brief summary of the discussion drafts considered and amendments adopted is available online at: http://agriculture.house.gov/inside/2007FarmBill.html. Among the amendments approved were: * Congressman Jim Marshall's (D-Ga.) amendment to adjust premiums and discounts associated with cotton under loan, to recalculate the adjusted world price of cotton based on Far East markets as opposed to Northern European markets, and to provide economic assistance cotton users. * Congressman Brad Ellsworth's (D-Ind.) amendment to create a pilot program in Indiana to allow for the planting of tomatoes grown and contracted for processing on up to 10,000 base acres, reducing base acres on an acre-by-acre basis for each acre of tomatoes planted. * Congressman Jerry Moran's (R-Kan.) amendment expressing the sense of Congress that money used to fund programs under the subcommittee's jurisdiction should not be transferred to fund programs authorized or reauthorized under any other title of the Farm Bill. The discussion draft on the crop insurance program considered by the subcommittee allows USDA to renegotiate the standard reinsurance agreement subject to limitations, improves crop insurance policies for organically raised crops and targets risk management strategies and education for beginning, immigrant, and socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers. In addition to the discussion draft, the subcommittee approved the following amendment: Congressman Randy Neugebauer's (R-Texas) amendment to give farmers the option to purchase supplemental area-based crop insurance in addition to their individual yield or revenue policy. The House Agriculture Committee announced last week that the full committee mark ups scheduled for this week are postponed. Committee markup will most likely start after the July 4th recess, starting the week of July 9. (Contact: Jennifer Yezak) HOUSE AND SENATE STEADILY MOVE FY08 SPENDING BILLS Both the House and Senate are steadily moving forward on their FY08 appropriations bills. Despite the steady pace, most congressional observers believe there is little chance that lawmakers will complete action on all the spending measures before the end of the fiscal year on September 30, especially since President Bush has threatened to veto most of the bills. The full House has already approved four of the twelve FY08 spending bills and is expected to pass two more measures this week for Financial Services and Interior-Environment programs. House leaders plan to approve all twelve bills before the August recess. The House Appropriations Committee has not yet taken action on the FY08 agriculture spending bill. The Senate Appropriations Committee has approved a few FY08 spending bills, but none have gone to the full Senate for consideration. (Contact: Charlie Ingram) HARKIN OUTLINES RURAL DEVELOPMENT PRIORITIES FOR 07 FARM BILL Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Tom Harkin (D-Iowa) on June 21 detailed some of his priorities for the rural development title of the 2007 farm bill during a weekly press call with agricultural reporters. Harkin has not yet announced a specific schedule or process for the farm bill, but there is much speculation that the committee will begin marking up legislation soon after the July 4th recess. Harkin said that ramping up production of biofuels and other alternative energy sources will continue to be important to the rural economy. He wants to continue the value-added product development grants., which have been very successful in encouraging rural business ventures to add value to farm commodities and products, whether for energy or for a whole host of other products. The lawmaker is calling for some $500 million for a new Rural Collaborative Investment Program, which will support clusters of communities that come together to plan and implement regional economic development strategies. He also proposes to expand broadband access not just to rural towns but also into the countryside. Harkin said that rural America also needs better access to other amenities and necessities that people in cities take for granted. He believes the farm bill needs to offer loans and grants to encourage the construction of new day-care facilities for children and assisted-living facilities for seniors. Harkin also wants to assist rural communities in improving infrastructure including electricity, clean drinking water, and wastewater treatment. He noted there are some $2 billion in outstanding applications for water and wastewater improvements and he is proposing to provide enough funding in the farm bill to cut the number of unfunded applications in half. (Contact: Charlie Ingram) IMMIGRATION REFORM LEGISLATION STALLS AGAIN IN THE SENATE This week, the Senate took two cloture votes to proceed with debate on the comprehensive immigration reform legislation, S. 1639, that includes the AgJOBS (Agricultural Job Opportunity, Benefits, and Security) Act provisions. One was approved on Tuesday of this week by a vote of 64 to 35 but then on Thursday, after consideration of several amendments, the Senate voted 46 to 53 not to proceed. This vote was 14 short of the required 60 votes to proceed with debate and a final vote on the legislation. The bill was then pulled from the Senate floor by Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) without further consideration. The text of S. 1639 is essentially the same as S.1348 plus all amendments adopted during the last round of debate. On June 25, NASDA President Valoria Loveland sent letters to each senator urging them to vote "yes" on the cloture motion to proceed. "The agricultural industries that I represent in Washington State are in desperate need for Congress to act on immigration reform, and I hear from my colleagues from coast to coast that we are not alone. We are united in our view that immigration reform must be addressed," said Loveland in the letter which is posted on NASDA's website. The Agriculture Coalition for Immigration Reform (ACIR) expressed its deepest disappointment at the Senate's failure to pass a crucial procedural motion to complete debate and hold a final vote on S.1639, comprehensive immigration reform. The bill contained an urgently-needed overhaul of the broken 50-year-old H-2A agricultural worker program and a tough earned legalization program for experienced farmworkers. It was strongly favored by American agriculture and seen by most in and beyond agriculture as the best way to accomplish the intertwined goals of border security, a credible employment eligibility verification program, and access to a legal and stable workforce. "The border will continue to tighten, the crops to ripen, more will rot, economic and human hardship will rise, our food security and economy will suffer," said Luawanna Hallstrom, cochair of ACIR and vine-ripe tomato producer based in southern California. She added, "The choice of the status quo over a better future is nothing short of an indictment of the politicians who voted no, and especially those who mobilized to kill this bill. They have let an historic moment pass, and the American people expect and deserve better." "Despite the setback, ACIR is undaunted in the quest for lasting and bipartisan reforms" said Craig Regelbrugge, ACIR co-chair and vice president for government relations with the American Nursery & Landscape Association. "Lives, livelihoods, and economies are at stake." ACIR leadership expresses its sincerest appreciation to the senators who led the monumental effort for reform, including Senators Diane Feinstein (D-Calif.) and Larry Craig (R-Idaho), Jon Kyl (R-Ariz.) and Edward Kennedy (D-Mass.), John McCain (R-Ariz.), Arlen Specter (R-Pa.), Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) and Ken Salazar (D-Colo.), and all senators who provided support on critical votes throughout the effort. Also, ACIR recognizes the tireless leadership of President Bush and key administration officials, including Commerce Secretary Gutierrez, Homeland Security Secretary Chertoff, and Agriculture Secretary Johanns. (Contact: Jennifer Yezak) "BIG FOUR" GOVERNORS PUSH AGRICULTURAL PRIORITIES New York Governor Eliot Spitzer, California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, Florida Governor Charlie Crist, and Texas Governor Rick Perry are calling on the U.S. Congress to act on issues of importance to the agricultural economies of the country's four most populous states. The governors' letter to the leadership of the Senate Agriculture Committee and the House Agriculture Committee outlines out six priorities for consideration as Congress deliberates on the 2007 Farm Bill. The issues include: increased funding specialty crop programs; protection for invasive species; crop insurance; funding for conservation programs; flexibility in administration of nutrition programs; and support for organic agriculture. "Together we represent a substantial segment of the nation's agricultural economy," said Spitzer. "As our leaders in Washington consider the 2007 Farm Bill, we have joined together to speak with one voice on a critical issue that affects the jobs and lives of our citizens. These six priorities along with our number one priority of protecting the economic well-being of New York's dairy farmers will help to build a solid foundation to strengthen and secure the state's agriculture sector into the 21st Century." The "Big 4" states represent the largest agricultural economies in the country -- representing more than one third of the nation's farmers, more than 174 million acres of cropland, and more than $60 billion in annual revenue. A copy of the letter dated June 26 can be found on NASDA's website. (Contact: Jennifer Yezak) NEW BIOFUELS COUNCIL FORMED A new national association called The American Biofuels Council (ABC) has been formed. ABC's mission is to advance the uses of alternative fuels and other products derived from biomass derivatives by promoting research, development and education on the use of biofuels. The new council will bring information to consumers, enterprises and local governments, and, in turn, represent the grassroots at the national level. Sean O'Hanlon, ABC's founder and executive director, said in a statement that the U.S. needs to reduce dependence on foreign oil by producing fuel domestically. He noted that producing fuel domestically creates jobs and helps reduce the United States' trade deficit, plus biofuels are produced from various sources of biomass, therefore the supply is almost limitless. According to O'Hanlon, ABC is the first organization dedicated to moving information from local and state levels up to the national level and across the country. More information is available on the ABC website at: http://www.americanbiofuelscouncil.com. (Contact: Charlie Ingram) OPPORTUNITY TO ADVISE USDA ON NEEDS OF BEGINNING FARMERS AND RANCHERS On July 9 to 10, the USDA Advisory Committee on Beginning Farmers and Ranchers will meet to discuss issues important to beginning farmers and ranchers. The two-day meeting will be held in Des Moines, Iowa. Agenda items for the meeting include: (1) provisions of the 2007 farm bill legislative proposals to assist beginning farmers and ranchers; (2) young farmer discussion panel; (3) comments from the director of Iowa's Beginning Farmer and Rancher Center; and (4) Status of previous committee recommendations. The committee will hear public comments on July 9. Anyone wishing to make an oral statement should submit a request in writing via letter, fax or email by July 5, 2007, to: Mark Falcone, Farm Service Agency, USDA, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, STOP 0522 Washington, D.C. 20250-0522 or by phone (202/720-1632) or fax (202/690-1117) or email: mark.falcone@wdc.usda.gov. The Advisory Committee on Beginning Farmers and Ranchers advises the Secretary of Agriculture on ways to encourage federal and state programs to provide joint financing to beginning farmers and ranchers as well as methods of maximizing new opportunities created through federal and state programs. For more information visit: http://www.fsa.usda.gov/FSA/webapp?area=home&subject=fmlp&topic=bfl-er. (Contact: Jennifer Yezak) USDA REESTABLISHES FRUIT AND VEGETABLE INDUSTRY ADVISORY COMMITTEE The USDA announced last week that it has reestablished the Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee. The purpose of the advisory committee is to examine the full spectrum of issues the fruit and vegetable industry faces and offer the secretary of agriculture advice on how USDA can tailor its programs to better meet the industry's needs. The exchange of views and information between the industry an d government is intended to improve understanding of how USDA programs affect the industry and to contribute to those programs' effective and efficient administration. The Secretary of Agriculture will appoint up to 25 representatives from the country's fruit and vegetable industry to serve two-year terms. Representatives can be fruit and vegetable growers, shippers, wholesalers, brokers, retailers, processors, fresh-cut processors, foodservice suppliers, and officials from state departments of agriculture and trade associations. Currently, California Agriculture Secretary A.G. Kawamura serves on the committee. Previously, Florida Commissioner Charles Bronson served on the committee as well as former Michigan Director Dan Wyant. Written nominations must be received on or before July 19, 2007, and should be mailed to Robert C. Keeney, Deputy Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service, Fruit and Vegetable Programs, USDA, Room 2077-S, Stop 0235, Washington, D.C. 20250-0235; faxed to (202) 720-0016; or e-mailed to robert.keeney@usda.gov. Advisory committee members will elect the chairperson and vice-chairperson. As deputy administrator of the AMS Fruit and Vegetable Programs, Keeney will serve as the committee's executive secretary. This advisory committee was originally chartered in 2001 and reestablished in 2003 and 2005. In May 2007, Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns signed authorization to re-charter the committee for two more years. More information on the advisory committee is available on the Internet at http://www.ams.usda.gov/fv. (Contact: Jennifer Yezak) STATE NEWS N.C. VETERINARY TEAM HONORED North Carolina Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler recently recognized 13 employees of the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services' Veterinary Division with Employee of the Month honors for their efforts to protect North Carolina's poultry industry. "The Poultry Animal Health Field Services Team has done a tremendous amount of work training and preparing for a poultry disease outbreak," Troxler said. "Any highly contagious disease would be devastating to our state's more than $3 billion poultry industry." In addition, the team stepped up surveillance at flea markets and bird markets along the North Carolina-Virginia border after an outbreak of avian influenza in West Virginia that required extra work and travel in the evenings and on weekends. The poultry health team works with the poultry industry to maintain a disease-free flock. When a disease outbreak occurs, a member of the poultry health team is dispatched to the farm to talk with the farmer and take necessary samples. If a farm is placed under quarantine, the staffer must return after the situation is under control to inspect the farm and release the farm from quarantine. "This team has shown they are ready to respond in case of a highly contagious disease," Troxler said. "Each member has communicated clearly and frequently with industry members in their area and maintained good relationships that will help the department's ability to respond quickly in case of a disease outbreak." The team members are: Jimmy Collie of Spring Hope, Danny Fryar of Clinton, Travis Love of Pilot Mountain, Brannon Preslar of Bennett, Jeffrey Hardin of Angier, Sylvia Johnson of Rose Hill, Charles Ivey of Marshville, Darrell Minton of North Wilkesboro, Scott Rackley of Nashville, Scott Moore of Thurmond, Otis Lynn Johnson of Statesville, William Ronnie Smith of Troutman, and Ryan Higgins of Sparta. (Contact: Sarah Mason, 919/733-7601) SOUTHERN PINE BEETLE PREVENTION COST-SHARE PROGRAM TO BEGIN ACCEPTING NEW APPLICATIONS Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles H. Bronson has announced that beginning July 30, 2007, the department's Division of Forestry will re-offer the Southern Pine Beetle Prevention Cost Share Program to eligible non-industrial private forest landowners. The goal of the program is to minimize southern pine beetle damage in Florida by helping forest landowners reduce the susceptibility of their pine stands to this destructive insect pest. Periodic southern pine beetle outbreaks in Florida have resulted in millions of cubic feet of pine timber killed on thousands of acres. Forest management practices, such as thinning and prescribed burning, can improve the health of pine stands and decrease the likelihood of developing southern pine beetle infestations. The program offers up to 50% cost reimbursement for pre-commercial thinning and prescribed burning treatments, and a $50 per acre incentive payment for landowners who conduct a first pulpwood thinning. The program is limited to 44 northern Florida counties located within the range of the southern pine beetle. Qualified landowners may apply for one approved practice per state fiscal year. The minimum tract size requirement is 10 acres and funding requests may not exceed $10,000. For an application and more information on program requirements and procedures, landowners can visit their local Division of Forestry office. Contact information for the county forester office is available at http:://www.fl-dof.com. Applications cannot be submitted before July 30 and will be evaluated on a first-received, first-served basis. The program is supported through temporary grants from the USDA Forest Service and will be offered only as long as funding is available. (Contact: Jeff Eickwort, 352/372-3505 x 491) JOB OPPORTUNITY DIRECTOR OF POTATO PROGRAMS, ND STATE SEED DEPARTMENT (NDSSD) Position Number: 616-1004 Status: Full-time, Regular Salary: $3289-$5481/month + benefits including fully paid family health insurance Recruitment: Internal/External Closing Date: July 20, 2007 Location: Fargo, N.D. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in agricultural, plant sciences or closely related field. Five years of work experience in potato seed certification, inspection or pathology areas that included management, administrative or supervisory work experience. Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree in plant sciences field. High level of technical knowledge and work experience in plant pathology or genetics directly related to production, inspection and/or certification of potato and/or field crops. Work experience managing potato or other seed certification programs (or similar processes), within international, national or state administrative guidelines. Application Procedures: Submit a letter of application, resume, college transcripts, a completed State of North Dakota Application for Employment form (SFN 10950) and 3 professional references to: Ken Bertsch ND State Seed Commissioner ND State Seed Department Box 5257, University Station Fargo, ND 58105 Application materials must be received at the ND State Seed Department by the closing date. Application forms are available from any ND Job Service office, Human Resource Management Services or from the Web at http://www.nd.gov/hrms. Applicants who are residents of ND and eligible to claim veteran's preference must include Form DD214. Claims for disabled veteran's preference must also include a current statement of disabled status from the Veteran's Affairs Office. Contact Mr. Bertsch at 701-231-5415 for more information, accommodation or assistance in the application or interview process. A job description and information regarding the NDSSD are available by calling 701-231-5400. Summary of Work: The Director is responsible for a broad array of management, organizational and operational duties within the Potato Programs and related areas of the State Seed Department. Major functions include directing field inspection and grade inspection processes, promotion of the certified seed industry, and administrative functions of seed certification. The Director manages full-time and temporary staff activity associated with all inspection, certification, USDA cooperative service and promotional components of the potato programs. The Director is responsible for creating a long-range vision for the programs, and developing business opportunities which provide service for producers while generating revenue for the NDSSD. The Director participates with the Commissioner and program management team to ensure quality service and efficiency throughout the NDSSD. Some state and national travel involved. Equal Opportunity Employer |