National Association of State Departments of Agriculture

NASDA Adds Robinson-Verloop

Published August 19, 2026

The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture has hired Brianna Robinson-Verloop as senior director of public policy. Most recently, she was the director of animal and animal products for the Foreign Agricultural Services. Robinson-Verloop previously had roles with the…

A New Hire for NASDA

Published April 3, 2026

The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture has hired Madison Sifford as its communications coordinator. Sifford most recently served as a marketing manager at Culpeper Farmers Cooperative.

NASDA Welcomes Wade to Policy Position

Published November 13, 2024

The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture welcomes Patrick Wade as the new director of Public Policy. Wade will be staff lead for the Plant Agriculture and Pesticide Regulations and Rural Development and Financial Security Committees. Wade comes to…

Farm Bill in ’24

Published September 27, 2024

The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture's newly elected board of directors is urging Congress to pass a farm bill this year. The group unanimously passed a resolution in favor of the timely passage of a comprehensive and bipartisan…

Goerhing Joins NASDA Board

Published September 27, 2024

The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture held its annual meeting this past week and elected the new officer team. North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring will serve as the Midwestern representative on the NASDA board. Arkansas Agriculture Secretary…

NASDA Considers Trade Opportunities in Cuba

Published February 24, 2024

A trade delegation from the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture traveled to Cuba this past week. There were seven state ag leaders on the trip, including Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen. This delegation met with government officials and…

NASDA Urges Congress to Act Swiftly on the Farm Bill

Published January 30, 2024

The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture has released its legislative priorities for 2024. NASDA Senior Director of Public Policy R.J. Karney says the farm bill is at the top of that list. "We are keeping the pressure on and…

NASDA Updates its Policy

Published September 14, 2023

The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture has adopted policy action items, including a fix for gaps in federal disaster programs. At the NASDA annual meeting in Wyoming, the state agricultural leaders endorsed clear labeling for cell-based meat products…

NASDA Meets for Winter Policy Conference

Published February 20, 2023

The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture is taking ‘action steps’ on key policy initiatives. North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring feels NASDA is taking a productive position on federal issues. "NASDA is taking a hard position on EPA's 'sue…

USDA Offers New Fertilizer Grants

Published September 29, 2022

The USDA is offering $500 million in grants to try and increase domestic fertilizer production. In Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack’s address to the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture, Vilsack said the agency is now accepting applications by independent…

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NASDA Adds Robinson-Verloop

A New Hire for NASDA

NASDA Welcomes Wade to Policy Position

Farm Bill in ’24

Goerhing Joins NASDA Board

NASDA Considers Trade Opportunities in Cuba

NASDA Urges Congress to Act Swiftly on the Farm Bill

NASDA Updates its Policy

NASDA Meets for Winter Policy Conference

USDA Offers New Fertilizer Grants

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