Upcoming Events

    • Thursday, December 19, 2024
    • 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • 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 Speaker: 

    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.

    • Sunday, April 13, 2025
    • 8:00 AM
    • Wednesday, April 16, 2025
    • 12:00 PM
    • 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 ConferenceNourishing 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: Sheraton New Orleans Hotel, Central Business District, New Orleans (LA ...

    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!

      • Sunday, April 19, 2026
      • 8:00 AM
      • Wednesday, April 22, 2026
      • 12:00 PM
      • 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.

        • Saturday, April 24, 2027
        • 8:00 AM
        • Wednesday, April 28, 2027
        • 12:00 PM
        • 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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        Tuesday, November 15, 2022 ACDA in the Hot Seat - Processing!
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        Thursday, December 03, 2020 Disaster & Emergency Preparedness for Household Programs
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        Tuesday, November 03, 2020 ACDA in the Hot Seat! Working with USDA Foods
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        Wednesday, June 24, 2020 North Carolina State Annual Conference
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        Tuesday, June 23, 2020 Idaho State Annual Conference
        Tuesday, June 23, 2020 Illinois State Annual Conference
        Monday, June 22, 2020 Wyoming State Annual Conference
        Monday, June 22, 2020 Montana Annual State Conference
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        Wednesday, June 17, 2020 Kentucky Annual State Conference
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        Tuesday, June 16, 2020 Colorado State Annual Conference
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        Wednesday, March 11, 2020 Virginia - State Annual Conference
        Friday, February 28, 2020 Alabama - State Annual Conference
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