This week, the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) came to an agreement regarding priorities for the 2018 U.S. Farm Bill. According to NASDA, the Farm Bill is vital to providing consumers access to the safest, highest quality and most affordable food supply, which is essential for our nation’s economy and security.
“The farm bill is vital for communities of every size across the country and for healthy food, job creation, and natural resource conservation,” says NASDA president Michael G. Strain, who is also the Louisiana Agriculture and Forestry commissioner. “We are committed to working with Congress to craft a bill that provides the tools our producers need to succeed and provide consumers access to safe, high quality, and affordable food.