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About

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. 

Guiding Principles

Vision: A Global Example of Excellence and Empowerment in Providing Nutrition Assistance
Mission: Feeding the Hungry and Promoting Healthy Lifestyles
Cause: Ending Hunger by 2015

Management

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

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