NATIONAL ASSN OF STATE DEPARTMENTS OF AGRICULTURE RESEARCH FOUNDATION

Programs

1. Regional food business center: nasda foundation was selected by the usda to establish the northeast regional food business center. The northeast regional food business center develops and amplifies local and regional supply chains into these systems in 11 states (connecticut, delaware, maine, maryland, massachusetts, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, pennsylvania, rhode island, and vermont) and the district of columbia. Nasda member collaborators include the northeast state departments of agriculture and the maryland department of agriculture. Northeast regional food business center will direct funding into two grant streams technical assistance and business builder subawards to expand production/processing, create new products, encourage food hub development, and/or increase supply chain coordination and access for producers and food businesses.

   $1,645,144 spentof which $880,515 as grants$68,357 earned by the program
   36% of program spending

2. Food safety produce agreement:through this cooperative agreement with the fda, the nasda foundation models produce safety implementation framework documents to assist states in aligning their produce safety program with the fda's produce safety rule. The nasda foundation continues to work in conjunction with fda and key state partners to develop training and tools to assist states in the implementation of the produce safety rule at the state level.

   $1,262,247 spentof which $60,998 as grants$41,741 earned by the program
   27% of program spending

3. Epa water quality agreement:the epa farmers grant program helps farmers improve water quality, habitat resilience and information exchange to benefit the ecosystems within the gulf of mexico watershed. Work includes engaging directly with producers on novel or innovative techniques, methods, or approaches that reduce non-point source pollution to increase the sustainability and resiliency of their operations and leveraging partnerships to increase knowledge sharing and collaboration within and among communities. Nasda works with 14 subawardees in epa's ohio-tennessee region and is supported by a technical advisory team of experts rooted in the region.

   $541,244 spentof which $392,425 as grants
   12% of program spending

4. Food safety feed agreement:through this cooperative agreement with fda, the nasda foundation drafted model fsma preventative controls for animal food (pcaf) regulation implementation framework documents to assist states to implement the rule at the state level. The foundation is working to assist states to compare their authority regarding the production and safety of animal food, identifying the gaps in their programs, and determining the resources needed to successfully implement a state animal food safety rule. In addition, the foundation has established an alliance with aafca to assist our affiliate organization to accomplish its goals.

   $470,792 spentof which $244,211 as grants
   10% of program spending

5. Pesticide inspector residential training:the pesticide inspector residential training program provides national pesticide educational training to inspectors and enforcement staff of pesticide state lead agencies, territories and tribes working under federal insecticide, fungicide and rodenticide act cooperative agreements. Pirt's goal is to develop or enhance pesticide enforcement staff's ability to formulate and implement pesticide regulatory programs and undertake new initiatives. Our programs support staff by delivering a foundational understanding of fifra's basic inspector concepts and activities, while enhancing their ability to conduct different types of inspections and develop strategies to address ongoing challenges through tackling complex and highly nuanced issues surrounding implementation of new federal registrations, rulemaking and priorities.pirt uses classroom instruction and field trips, including mock inspections, to teach demonstrated approaches to conducting investigations. Pirt will promote uniformity in enforcement approaches and understanding while considering differing needs based on geography and varying state or tribal regulations.

   $414,908 spent$30,948 earned by the program
   9% of program spending

6. Farm2food accelerator:the farm2food program helps small-scale farmers and food entrepreneurs develop or refine a food or beverage value-added product. Participants receive access to expert videos, expert articles, and practical activities in marketing, product development, food safety, packaging, knowing your costs and other essential topics necessary to bring a value-added product to market. The training helps farmers and food entrepreneurs launch new products or enhance existing products while de-risking the process of entering new markets. This training is available for producers in nevada, colorado, and virginia. An additional component works nationwide to help provide further guidance on exporting and trade opportunities.

   $126,010 spent$3,046 earned by the program
   3% of program spending

7. Cdfa farmers & ranchers access to capital program:the council of development finance agencies and nasda foundation's farmers and ranchers access to capital project, which is funded through a 3-year sub-award cdfa's usda 2501 grant, assists farmers and ranchers with building successful operations by accessing sustainable business capital. The program, now in its third year, will develop an educational curriculum that teaches agricultural finance in relatable and meaningful terms.

   $88,441 spent
   2% of program spending

8. Student programming:nasda's next generation is a comprehensive student program designed to cultivate the next wave of leaders in agriculture policy and public service. In bringing together the agriculture policy summit with the nasda's next generation, this unified program offers undergraduate and graduate students an unparalleled opportunity to engage directly with state and federal agricultural leaders, expand their understanding of the agricultural policy-making process and explore career pathways within the industry.

   $61,981 spent$37,172 earned by the program
   1% of program spending

The 8 programs described on its FY2024 Form 990, listed largest first by expense. Program spending in total: $4,610,767.