NASDA Foundation

(Part 3 of 3) NASDA Foundation is proud to welcome this year’s NASDA’s Next Generation cohort of 12 students. NASDA’s Next Generation aims to give college students the opportunity to engage with commissioners, secretaries, and directors of state departments of agriculture and educate college students about our mission through hands-on participation in NASDA’s meetings. Learn more: https://www.nasda.org/nasda-foundation/programs-new/nasdas-next-generation/.

The NASDA Foundation today announced the awarding of a total of $9.9 million in Business Builder grants to 150 businesses across the Northeast, from Washington, D.C. to Maine. These awards, made possible through the Northeast Regional Food Business Center, will support farmers, producers and food entrepreneurs working to build resilient, sustainable and locally rooted food systems. Learn more: https://www.nasda.org/nasda-foundation-awards-9-9-million-in-business-builder-grants-to-strengthen-the-northeast-food-supply-chain/

Join NASDA as a Spring 2026 Policy Intern! Interns will have an opportunity to learn more about the legislative process, network with leaders and engage on some of today's most pressing issues. Applications for the spring session are due October 31. https://www.nasda.org/careers/

📢 Calling all Colorado farmers and food entrepreneurs! Farm2Food is coming to Colorado this summer — join us at:

📍 Fuel & Iron Realty (Pueblo) – August 19
📍 CSU Spur (Denver) – August 20

These FREE events are your opportunity to connect with food business experts, learn how to scale your products, and explore resources for funding, distribution, and technical support. Whether you're just getting started or ready to grow, this is your space to network, learn and unlock new opportunities.

🔗 Register for Fuel & Iron Realty: https://forms.gle/B2f3G9NG3XGwH69W8
🔗 Register for CSU Spur: https://forms.gle/LfD9rfnoRgU1szGh9
📬 Sign up for Farm2Food Program Announcements: https://forms.gle/F62TDMxjKmUuMjGk6