2026 Winter Policy Conference

The commissioners, secretaries and directors of agriculture from around the nation will gather with federal agencies, congressional leaders and industry stakeholders to talk about pressing agricultural and food policy issues. Join us February 2-4, 2026!

Hotel Information

This year’s Winter Policy Conference will be held at the Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill. Check back in later for room block information.

Notice of Business Meeting:

Pursuant to NASDA’s bylaws, NASDA Members are also notified of a Business Meeting of the Association to be held Wednesday, Feb. 4, at 11:30 a.m. ET. This time is subject to change.

Policy Amendments and Action Items:

Policy Amendments and Action Items should be submitted via email to RJ Karney by Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025. Items submitted after this date will require a 2/3 vote for consideration. For your reference, NASDA’s existing policy statements are available on the NASDA website.

Policy Book

An electronic version of the policy book will be provided by Friday, Jan. 23.  NASDA meetings are now paperless so printed policy books will not be provided onsite.

Proxies: 

NASDA members wanting to designate a staff member to vote on your behalf during Committee Meetings or the Business Meeting should complete a proxy form before the meeting. As a reminder, NASDA members (or their proxies) will be allowed to serve on three policy committees. States may attend all committee meetings, but states will only be allowed to vote in the three committees of which they are registered members.

All dues-paying NASDA members have a vote during the NASDA Business Meeting. Please email your proxy form to Patrick Wade.

Policy Committees:

NASDA members are allowed to serve on three policy committees during the Winter Policy Conference. Register for the policy committee meetings by Monday, Jan. 26.

If you have any questions about our policymaking process, please contact NASDA Sr. Director of Public Policy RJ Karney.

Date

Feb. 2-4, 2026

Venue

Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill
400 New Jersey Ave NW
Washington, DC 20001

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