INDIANAPOLIS – The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture Foundation is excited to host the 2024 NASDA Next Generation program at the 2024 NASDA annual meeting in Indianapolis Sept. 22-25. This program is designed to engage college students with leaders in agricultural policy and industry, fostering professional connections and promoting exposure to state and federal policy discussions.
Launched in 2015, NASDA’s Next Generation Program provides an opportunity for college students to interact directly with leaders who represent state departments of agriculture from around the country. The initiative aims to educate students about NASDA’s role as a convener and advocate for states and offer insights to the broader landscape of agricultural policy through hands-on participation in NASDA’s annual meeting. Since its inception, more than 85 students from across the nation have participated.
This year, the NNG Program will welcome students from diverse academic backgrounds and institutions to Indianapolis, where they will have the chance to engage with industry leaders, attend policy meetings and share their career motivations during introductory sessions with the state members.
“The unique and innovative perspectives of these students are an essential part of the conversation as we look to support more robust and resilient agricultural and food systems,” NASDA Foundation Senior Director Chris Jones said. “With support from our program sponsors, we are proud of the connections and opportunities that this initiative continues to create for the next generation of agricultural leaders.”
The 2024 NASDA Next Generation participants:
Derek DeGroot, Oklahoma State University
Presley Pullen, Oklahoma State University
Nora Tiger, College of the Muscogee Nation
Daniel Sanders, College of the Muscogee Nation
Kourtney Otte, Purdue University
Marley White, Purdue University
Lilly Pryor, Huntington University
Ryan Brown, Huntington University
Katy Parcell, University of Missouri
Lexi Ash, University of Missouri
Drew Geiman, University of Iowa
Kirby Miller, University of Illinois
Viktoriya Dragnevska, University of Illinois
Alex Woosley, Western Kentucky University
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The NASDA Foundation is the only educational and research organization that directly
serves the nation’s state departments of agriculture. The NASDA Foundation’s mission
is to enhance American food and agricultural communities through education, outreach
and research. The NASDA Foundation works with states to nourish people and
communities while serving as the stewards of the environment and public trust. To learn
more about the NASDA Foundation, please visit nasda.org/nasda-foundation/.
