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

September 16, 2026   Office of Public Affairs

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 in Portland, Maine. Secretary Ross was among five state agriculture leaders recognized in the 15+ Years of Service category. The …

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

February 6, 2019   Office of Public Affairs

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 agriculture departments, surpassing the prior record of ten women holding top ag offices, according to the National Association of State …

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National Ag Association Surveys States’ Raw Milk Regs

July 19, 2011   CDFA Staff

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 milk, including New Hampshire, Pennsulvania, Idaho, Vermont and South Dakota. No states have relaxed their standards since 2008. The survey …

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