Media Advisory

WHO: Canadian Minister of Agriculture Lawrence MacAulay will address U.S. state agriculture officials during the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture 2025 Winter Policy Conference.  His remarks will cover key topics on the U.S.-Canada trade relationship, including agricultural policy developments and the evolving landscape of trade partnerships in a shifting global economy.

WHEN: Tuesday, Feb. 25 at approximately 10 a.m. ET 

WHERE:
Conrad Washington, D.C.
950 New York Ave NW
Washington, D.C. 20001

HOW: Virtual and in-person registration is available for members of the press. Please register by Monday, Feb. 24 to attend. 

WHAT: The 2025 NASDA Winter Policy Conference is themed “United We Thrive.” The meeting theme reflects the 50 states and four territories, multiple levels of government and industry leaders from across the food system NASDA brings together to develop policy solutions for food and agriculture. Follow NASDA on X, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn to keep up with the entire conference, and use our hashtag #UnitedWeThrive.

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NASDA is a nonpartisan, nonprofit association which represents the elected and appointed commissioners, secretaries and directors of the departments of agriculture in all 50 states and four U.S. territories. NASDA grows and enhances American food and agricultural communities through policy, partnerships and public engagement. To learn more about NASDA, please visit www.nasda.org.

Contact Information

Sarah Grace Fowler
Director, Communications
(202) 296-9680