Thank you for visiting the Texas Department of Agriculture's (TDA) Food and Nutrition exhibit at the State Fair of Texas, and thank you for your interest in good nutrition. Everyone plays a role in teaching children the 3E's of Healthy Living — Education, Exercise and Eating Right.The Texas Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Division administers 12 federal child and special nutrition programs for the State of Texas. TDA supports providers of nutrition assistance by helping ensure accountability and the efficient use of taxpayer dollars to nourish Texans in need. These nutrition programs exemplify "eating right" for Texans of every age and background and help them build a bridge to success.
Angela Olige, Chief Administrator (click for Angela's bio) Lindsay Rodgers, Administrator (click for Lindsay's bio) Robin Roark, Director for Business Operations Johnny Adams, Director for Commodity Distribution Beth Thorson, Director for Nutrition, Education and Outreach Sharon Welborn, Director for School Operation Edgar Curtis, Director for Program Improvement and Policy Michael Russett, Director for Community Operations Freda Maddox, Assistant Director for Community Operations