NASDA Members Elect Maine Agriculture Commissioner Amanda Beal as 2025–2026 President

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The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) has announced that Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF) Commissioner Amanda Beal has been elected as the association’s president for 2025–2026. The election took place during NASDA’s 2025 Annual Meeting, where members selected their slate of officers for the coming year.

Commissioner Beal expressed her gratitude and commitment to the role, emphasizing the importance of collaboration in advancing agriculture nationwide.

“I am honored to be elected NASDA president and grateful for the opportunity to serve my fellow members. Working alongside some of the most knowledgeable and dedicated leaders in American agriculture, including our commissioners, secretaries, directors, and their expert staff, is inspiring. Through NASDA, we will continue collaborating across states to advance meaningful policies and actions that create lasting, positive change for our farmers and others within our agricultural sector,” Beal said.

As president, Beal will lead NASDA in hosting the organization’s 2026 Annual Meeting, scheduled for September 13–16 in Portland, Maine. The event will bring agricultural leaders from across the nation to the state, showcasing Maine’s diverse agricultural landscape, including its farms, fisheries, and forests.

The 2026 meeting will be held under the theme “Resilient Roots, Bountiful Future,” reflecting NASDA’s commitment to strengthening the foundations of U.S. agriculture while fostering new opportunities for future generations.

NASDA, which represents the commissioners, secretaries, and directors of agriculture departments across all 50 states and four U.S. territories, plays a central role in shaping agricultural policy and supporting the resilience and growth of the sector nationwide.