National Association of State Department of Agriculture

At the 2023 National Association of State Departments of Agriculture annual meeting, NASDA members adopted policy to protect farmers’ right to farm, fixing federal disaster relief, advocate for clear labeling on cell-based meat products, and agriculture apprenticeship programs.

The Oregon Department of Agriculture is out with this year’s recipients of Specialty Crop Block Grant Program funds.  Nearly $2.1 million will fund 14 projects to help boost the competitiveness of Oregon’s fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, nursery crops, and other specialty crops. 2019 grant aware winners in...