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Secretary Karen Ross Recognized for More Than 15 Years of Service to Agriculture

California Department of Food and Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross was recognized for more than 15 years of service to agriculture during the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture’s (NASDA) inaugural Years of Service Ceremony at its 2026 annual meeting … Continue reading →

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A new era in ag as record number of women hold top state jobs – from Politico

By Liz Crampton A record number of women now lead state agriculture departments across the country, a leadership wave that reflects the industry’s growing gender diversity. A total of 13 women have either been elected or appointed to head state … Continue reading →

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National Ag Association Surveys States’ Raw Milk Regs

The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) has released its latest iteration of a recurring survey of state laws governing raw milk. Five states have strengthened standards for how much bacteria is permitted in government sampling of raw … Continue reading →

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