Press Release
ARLINGTON, Va. – Today on National Ag Day, the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture celebrates the significant contributions agriculture has made in strengthening our nation’s security and prosperity. NASDA is a proud partner of the ninth annual Feeding the Economy report, a national study that highlights the economic impact of U.S. food and agriculture sectors.
“The annual Feeding the Economy report alongside National Ag Day illuminates the essential contributions of farmers, ranchers and all food producers, driving economic growth and stability for the entire nation,” NASDA CEO Ted McKinney said. “As we celebrate National Agriculture Day, we’re proud that today’s report demonstrates the continued strength our industry of both across the states and globally.”
Join NASDA in celebrating National Ag Week and the launch of the “Feeding the Economy” report as we highlight the impact of each state’s agriculture and food industry on social media, and access the full report at FeedingTheEconomy.com
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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.
