WHAT HAPPENED: NCC announced that Judge Stephen Alexander Vaden, USDA Deputy Secretary, will speak on October 29 at the National Chicken Council’s 71st Annual Conference in Washington, D.C.
ABOUT HIM: A native of rural Tennessee, Judge Vaden brings a lifelong connection to American agriculture and a deep understanding of the challenges facing the industry today. Before his appointment as Deputy Secretary, he served as General Counsel at USDA, where he helped implement the 2018 Farm Bill and successfully represented the Department in the U.S. Supreme Court. He later served as a judge on the U.S. Court of International Trade, where his work addressed key issues impacting global agricultural markets and U.S. exports. A graduate of Vanderbilt University and Yale Law School, Judge Vaden remains a strong advocate for policies that strengthen rural communities and ensure a stable, secure food supply.
WHAT HE’LL DISCUSS: Regulatory issues of importance to the broiler industry.
HOW TO REGISTER: Time is running out! Join NCC October 28–29, 2026, in Washington, D.C., to gain insights into the legislative, regulatory, political, business, and economic issues shaping the chicken industry’s future — and connect with industry leaders driving that future forward. The conference is open to NCC members, state association representatives, press, government officials, academia, and other interested parties. For more information, questions, sponsorship opportunities, or to register, please contact Polina Burko at [email protected].
THANKING OUR ANNUAL CONFERENCE SPONSORS:
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