Robert Sakata is president of Sakata Farms and currently cares for 2,500 acres of irrigated farm ground between Brighton, Platteville and Hudson in Colorado.
Although the deadline for submitting the ag census has just passed, NASS will continue to accept completed census questionnaires through the spring to ensure all farmers and ranchers take advantage of the opportunity to be represented in the widely used data.
Tammy Maxey says the grant will be used to design a poster and produce a video that show the impact of Virginia’s poultry industry and facts about poultry farming.
As vice president, Secretary Blayne Arthur will help direct the organization to meet its mission of enhancing American food and agricultural communities through policy, partnerships and public engagement.
Policy priorities for 2023 include the 2023 Farm Bill, animal health, environmental regulations, food production and the supply chain, food safety, international trade and workforce development.