Rep. Jay Phinizy, Chair
New Hampshire

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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.

New - Four States Pass Fresh Milk Labeling legislation (pdf)

Fifth Northeast Ag Works! Newsletter A region-wide project to propose, promote and support public policies that sustain and foster our region's agriculture and food system.

NSAAS brochures on agriculture job statistics in the region (available for the 10 ERC states)

Sample letter to Congress calling for support for the Farmers Market Promotion Program; the Farm to Cafeteria Program; and the Farmers Market Nutrition Program

Report
Repositioning Northeastern Agriculture -- Building on the region’s past and present to prepare for its future (NJ Department of Agriculture)