NASDA Sets 2022 Federal Policy Focus, With Food Supply Chain Emphasis
National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) members, the state commissioners, and the secretaries and directors of agriculture have selected nine issues to serve as the organization’s primary policy focus for 2022. They include the 2023 Farm Bill, animal health, climate resiliency, food safety, the food and production supply chain, infrastructure, international trade, workforce development, and defining “waters of the United States" (WOTUS).
“These issues were chosen for NASDA’s 2022 focus, as the areas state departments of agriculture are uniquely positioned to lead impact and direct policymaking solutions. Most importantly, our members see these issues as priorities we must address to best serve the farmers, ranchers, and communities in their states,” NASDA CEO Ted McKinney said.