Strain Named Secretary-Treasurer of NASDA
Baton Rouge, La. (September 11, 2013) – The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain, D.V.M., has been elected by members of the National Association of States Department of Agriculture (NASDA) to serve as secretary-treasurer for the year 2014.
“It is an honor to be selected as one of 10 board of directors representing the United States farmers and related industries. As secretary-treasurer, Louisiana will have a great impact on issues at the national level,” said Strain.
NASDA’s mission is to represent the state departments of agriculture in the development, implementation, and communication of policy and programs which support and promote the American agricultural industry while protecting consumers and the environment.
“This is a very important time in agriculture – from food safety and food security issues to getting the Farm Bill passed – I look forward to helping promote and advance this important industry,” added Strain.
Strain recently served as president of SUSTA (the Southern United States Trade Association), president of SASDA (the Southern Association of State Departments of Agriculture), and remains chair of the Animal and Plant Industries Committee of NASDA.
Strain is on track to becoming president of NASDA in 2017.