Mid-Year Legislative Update (Thursday, June 18, 2026)

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Mid-Year Legislative Update

Thursday, June 18 | 3:00 - 4:00 PM ET

Members: Free
Non-Members: $25

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Join us for a mid-year legislative update on commodity foods as we review key developments. Learn what actions were taken including updates on the Farm Bill, USDA commodity purchases, funding for nutrition programs, and USDA reorganization. We’ll also look ahead to how the remaining days of the119th Congress and further Administration actions may impact agricultural policy, commodity distribution, and support programs.

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.

ACDA 2027 Annual Conference (Sunday, April 25, 2027)

Sun, 25 Apr 2027 15:00:00 GMT

ACDA Annual Conference:

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | April 25 - 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.

ACDA upcoming events

Mid-Year Legislative Update (Thursday, June 18, 2026)

ACDA 2027 Annual Conference (Sunday, April 25, 2027)

ACDA Annual Conference:

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | April 25 - 28, 2027

Earn CEU Credits:

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