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• Legislative Update

  • When
    Sunday, December 22, 2024
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    3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    GoToWebinar

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  Legislative Update

  Thursday, December 19 | 3:00 - 4:00 PM ET

  Members: Free
  Non-Members: $25

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  A New Administration - A New Congress - A New Year

  Join us for important updates on topics that take us through the closing days of the 118th Congress and the Biden Administration. ACDA needs to know what may have been finished in the appropriations bill and with the Farm Bill, and what will now be left to the 119th Congress and the Trump Administration in the new year.  

  
  

  Meet the Speakers:

  Eric Steiner, Senior Policy Advisor, OFW Law

  Eric has more than 20 years of experience in Washington, D.C. He served as Senior Professional Staff at the Senate Ag Committee for 3 Chairmen where he helped produce the Child Nutrition & WIC Reauthorization Act of 2004​ and two Farm Bills. Eric served as USDA FNS Associate Administrator for Special Nutrition Programs and FNS Chief of Staff for President George W. Bush. He worked in government affairs at Kraft Foods, Elanco Animal Health, and the National Association of Wheat Growers​. Eric earned a B.S. in Agricultural Education from Purdue University, a J.D. from George Mason University School of Law, and a Certificate of Management Excellence from the Harvard Business School.

  
  

  Roger Szemraj, Principal, OFW Law

  Roger has more than 30 years of experience on Capitol Hill, concentrating on agriculture including:  agricultural appropriations; Farm Bills; food assistance programs; international food aid and development programs; food safety issues; trade issues; bio-fuel opportunities; and research programs. Roger was Born in Buffalo, NY, received his B.S.F.S. from the Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in 1975 and his J.D. from Georgetown University law Center in 1982. He is a member of the District of Columbia Bar.

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• ACDA 2025 Annual Conference

  • Start
    Sunday, April 13, 2025
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    8:00 AM
  • End
    Wednesday, April 16, 2025
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    12:00 PM
  • Location
    Sheraton New Orleans Hotel, New Orleans, LA

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  ACDA Annual Conference:

  New Orleans, Louisiana | April 13 - 16

  Early Bird Deadline February 17th

  ACDA is coming to New Orleans! The 50th Annual Conference: Nourishing the Future Together, brings you an opportunity to hear from USDA and other industry experts, get connected with members nationwide, share best practices, and more!

  Conference Sessions:

  This year our conference sessions are geared towards specific membership group and we are offering courses for beginners, intermediate levels and advanced levels! 

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  Hotel Information: 

  Host Hotel: 

  Sheraton New Orleans 

  500 Canal Street,

  New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, 70130

  Nightly Rates: $209 + Taxes

  Last Day to Book: March 21, 2025

  Click Here to Book!

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  Earn CEU Credits:

  We will be offering CEU credits for sessions attended during the 2025 Annual Conference. More information coming soon! 

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  Questions?

  We are here to help! Reach out to us at info@commodityfoods.org or by calling 850-480-7332.

  More details can be found on our Annual Conference page.

  View the ACDA Annual Conference cancellation policy HERE!

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• ACDA 2026 Annual Conference

  • Start
    Sunday, April 19, 2026
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    8:00 AM
  • End
    Wednesday, April 22, 2026
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    12:00 PM
  • Location
    The Westin Seattle

  
  

  ACDA Annual Conference:

  Seattle, Washington | April 19 - 22, 2026

  Save the date! ACDA is excited to announce our 51st Annual Conference in Seattle. Join us for insightful talks from USDA and leading industry experts, network with members from across the country, and exchange best practices. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity - mark your calendar today! 

  Registration opens in 2025!

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  Hotel Information:

  Host Hotel: The Westin Seattle

  1900 5th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101

  (206) 728-1000

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  Earn CEU Credits:

  We will be offering CEU credits for sessions attended during the 2026 Annual Conference. More information coming soon! 

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  Questions?

  We are here to help! Reach out to us at info@commodityfoods.org or by calling 850-480-7332.

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• ACDA 2027 Annual Conference

  • Start
    Saturday, April 24, 2027
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    8:00 AM
  • End
    Wednesday, April 28, 2027
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    12:00 PM
  • Location
    Philadelphia Marriott Downtown

  
  

  ACDA Annual Conference:

  Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | April 24 - 28, 2027

  Save the date! ACDA is excited to announce our 52nd Annual Conference in Philadelphia. Join us for insightful talks from USDA and leading industry experts, network with members from across the country, and exchange best practices. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity - mark your calendar today! 

  Registration opens in 2026!

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  Hotel Information:

  Host Hotel: Philadelphia Marriott Downtown

  1201 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107

  (215) 625-2900

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  Earn CEU Credits:

  We will be offering CEU credits for sessions attended during the 2027 Annual Conference. More information coming soon! 

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  Questions?

  We are here to help! Reach out to us at info@commodityfoods.org or by calling 850-480-7332.

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