Officials from the U.S., Canada, and Mexico reaffirm commitment to science-based trade, sustainability, and gender inclusion at the 34th Tri-National Agricultural Accord.
Leaders from across North America gathered to advance agricultural collaboration, food security, and global trade during the 34th annual Tri-National Agricultural Accord, held last week. The event brought together senior agricultural officials from the United States, Canada, and Mexico, marking another milestone in their decades-long alliance to strengthen international trade and sustainable food systems.
Members of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) and their provincial and state counterparts signed a joint communiqué reaffirming the importance of cooperation across borders.
Minister Trevor Jones (Ontario, Canada), Secretary Cuauhtémoc Ramírez (Michoacán, Mexico), and Director Paul Brierley (Arizona, USA) officially signed the document, underscoring their commitment to advancing agricultural innovation, science-based trade, and food security for communities worldwide.
“North America is a critical trading block for our countries of Mexico, Canada and the U.S.,” said NASDA Board Member and Arizona’s Director of Agriculture Paul Brierley, who led the U.S. delegation. “By working together as a North American alliance, we increase access to food for everyone and create opportunities for farmers, ranchers and food producers across all our communities.”
Brierley emphasized the group’s shared mission to strengthen defenses against animal diseases and harmful pests, facilitate innovation, and preserve the USMCA/T-MEC/CUSMA trade framework for another sixteen years. The accord, he noted, “provides a predictable, science-based framework that enables mutually beneficial trade and reduces barriers to the exchange of food and agricultural products across North America.”
Delegates also recognized 2026 as the International Year of the Woman Farmer, celebrating women’s leadership in the agricultural industry and urging greater inclusion and representation within the sector.
Earlier in the year, participants convened at Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory for a USDA-hosted tabletop exercise on animal disease preparedness. These collaborative sessions continue to expand inter-provincial coordination, improving North America’s readiness and resilience in safeguarding the food supply chain.
Established in 1992, the Tri-National Agricultural Accord remains the premier platform for agricultural leaders of the U.S., Canada, and Mexico to address shared challenges and opportunities. Looking ahead, Alberta will host the 35th Accord in Calgary from September 28–October 1, 2026.
For more information about NASDA and its ongoing initiatives, visit www.nasda.org
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