Letter
Dear Representative:
The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) supports the rule for H.R. 7567, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026.
NASDA is a nonpartisan organization representing the unified voice of the commissioners, secretaries, and directors of the state departments of agriculture in all 50 states and four U.S. territories. State departments of agriculture are co-regulators with the federal government and strong advocates for American agriculture.
H.R. 7567 prioritizes provisions that strengthen local food purchasing programs, enhance international market opportunities, reauthorize the three-legged stool for foreign animal disease prevention, and reaffirm pesticide authorities. These measures reflect key priorities of state departments of agriculture and reinforce the importance of a unified farm bill that supports U.S. farmers, ranchers, and consumers.
NASDA asks you to support farmers, ranchers, and consumers and provide economic growth for rural communities by advancing the rule for H.R. 7567.
Sincerely,
Ted McKinney
Chief Executive Officer
NASDA
