NASDA Foundation - National Association of State Departments of Agriculture

📢 Hiring Alert 📢 NASDA is hiring a Summer 2025 Operations Intern to support its administrative needs and build relationships with state departments of #agriculture around the country. Learn more and apply today! https://lnkd.in/gMuqcDyt

Join Ernest Conant (@downey-brand-llp), Alyssa A. Moir (K&L Gates), and Emily E. Lewis (@culp-kelly-llp) at the 3rd Annual Western Water, Ag, & Environmental Law Conference for their session: "Water Banking and Leasing in the West: Practical Pointers and Pitfalls." 📅 June 19-20, 2025 📍 Reno, NV & Livestream 🎙️ Co-hosted by NASDA Foundation - National Association of State Departments of Agriculture & NALC Gain key insights into water management—register now! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gp-uZyAc #WaterLaw #AgLaw #WesternWater #Western2025

Don't forget to register for the 12th Annual Mid-South by May 13 for access to the online "Early Bird" Bonus CLE/CE on May 14! You won't want to miss our Keynote Address from Wes Ward, Arkansas Department of Agriculture and 2024-25 President of NASDA Foundation - National Association of State Departments of Agriculture! More information here: https://lnkd.in/gjMqv6az #AgLaw #EnvironmentalLaw #EarlyBird2025 #MidSouth2025

The Northeast Regional Food Business Center continues its open call for 40 #foodsystem experts to review #grant #applications for our sub-award programs. ✅ An honorarium of up to $500 is available ✅ Applications are due next Friday, March 28 ✅ Selected individuals will review applications between April 22 - May 28 Fill out the interest form today! https://lnkd.in/evdizAZx

The Northeast USDA Regional Food Business Center is accepting applications for the Business Builder sub-award program which will equip small- and mid-sized farm and food businesses with funding to develop and amplify regional supply chains. Application Dates: February 24 – April 7 In the first funding round, the Center anticipates distributing around $10 million and between 180 and 350 awards. To learn more about the application process, follow this link: https://lnkd.in/enGPV28B

*HAPPENING TODAY - Funding Applicant Webinar* Wed., 3/19 from 12 pm -1 pm ET, is the first of two informational sessions for interested applicants of the Northeast USDA Regional Food Business Center Business Builder sub-award program, which will award grants ranging from $15,000 - $100,000. New Jersey is one of 11 states that are the geographic focus of this available funding intended to expand production/processing, create new products, encourage food hub development, and/or increase supply chain coordination and access for producers and food businesses. A second informational session will be held on Thurs., 3/27 from 1 pm - 2 pm ET. Applications are due April 7. Awards will be announced in July. Browse full Details, RSVP links for Applicant Info Sessions, etc: https://lnkd.in/enGPV28B #FundingOpportunity NASDA Foundation - National Association of State Departments of Agriculture

The Northeast Regional Food Business Center is seeking 40 #food system experts to review #grant #applications for our sub-award programs. ✅ An honorarium of up to $500 is available ✅ Applications are due Friday, March 28 ✅ Selected individuals will review applications between April 22 - May 28 Fill out the interest form today! https://lnkd.in/evdizAZx

NEWS RELEASE 📰 : Maryland Department of Agriculture Partners with Northeast Regional Food Business Center to Launch Business Builder Funding Opportunity For more information please visit https://shorturl.at/RIvY5

Applications are OPEN for the Northeast Regional Food Business Center's Business Builder Sub-Awards! Register for one of the upcoming information sessions to learn more about the funding opportunity: 📅 Tuesday, March 11 (10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.) 📅 Wednesday, March 19 (12 p.m. – 1 p.m.) 📅 Thursday, March 27 (1 p.m. – 2 p.m.) Visit https://lnkd.in/ejvTv2if to apply.

NASDA’s #NextGen cohort has continued productive and engaging conversations with members and industry leaders at NASDA’s Winter Policy Conference. From a site visit to Farm Credit Council offices to workshops with Merck Animal Health, these students have had a whirlwind of programming to better understand the wide range of career and leadership opportunities in #agriculture. #UnitedWeThrive