Choose Iowa is the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship's signature branding and marketing program to identify and promote Iowa grown, made, and raised food and beverages and other agriculture products. The Choose Iowa program connects Iowans with local farmers, farmers markets, farm stores and agritourism opportunities, and encourages consumers to buy local. Learn more about how this program has helped connect consumers, school food programs and food banks to producers in their communities, empowering these stakeholders to source more Iowa grown, made and raised products: https://www.nasda.org/policy-priorities/food-systems/#:~:text=Iowa%20Department%20of%20Agriculture (fb)

NASDA joined Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Joe Guthrie, his team and Virginia Farm Bureau Federation in hosting a produce safety event Aug. 19-20 in Virginia, bringing together organizations, produce growers and U.S. Food and Drug Administration officials. The event featured an On-Farm Readiness Review, providing education on the Produce Safety Rule, and discussions centering on upcoming agricultural water regulations and how collaboration between state, federal, and industry partners helps farmers meet food safety standards while keeping produce safe for consumers. Read more: https://www.morningagclips.com/va-s-produce-safety-efforts-shine-at-fda-demonstration-event/ (fb)