Maryland Department of Agriculture Secretary Kevin Atticks has been selected as President of the Southern Association of State Departments of Agriculture (SASDA) during the 2025 Annual Conference held in Nashville, TN. In addition to serving as Board President, the position also brings the opportunity to welcome other Commissioners and Secretaries throughout the Southern States to Maryland during the 2026 Annual Conference.
“I am honored to be selected for this role and to be able to represent Maryland on the national stage,” said Secretary Atticks. “SASDA is a vital partner in promoting and expanding Maryland’s ag and commercial seafood industries across the South; I look forward to bringing my colleagues to Maryland in 2026!”