Rep. Jay Phinizy, Chair New Hampshire
Features | ![](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090117020246im_/http://www.csgeast.org/userImages/careychair.jpg) Rep. George Carey, Vice-Chair Delaware
| The Northeast States Association for Agricultural Stewardship (NSAAS) was created in 1999 to provide a unified voice for northeast agriculture in the development of the 2002 Farm Bill. The Executive Committee is composed of the chairs, vice chairs and ranking members of the state legislative committees responsible for agriculture policy. NSAAS, through publications, conferences and staff serves as a clearinghouse and resource for legislators and advocates as they develop innovative agricultural policies dedicated to promoting and assisting ag and rural development in the northeast. The region's eleven state agriculture commissioners serve as advisory members with one member selected by the President of the Northeast Association of State Departments of Agriculture to serve in a liaison capacity to NSAAS. |