Commissioner Sid Miller Honored Nationally for Texas Agriculture Leadership (9/16/2026)

AUSTIN – Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller was recognized by the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) for more than a decade of leadership on behalf of Texas agriculture. Miller was among just 14 state agriculture leaders honored during NASDA’s inaugural Years of Service Ceremony, recognizing commissioners, secretaries, and directors for their longstanding commitment to American agriculture. The honor underscores Miller’s prominent role in advancing Texas agriculture on the national stage.

The following statement may be attributed to Commissioner Miller:

“I’m honored to receive this recognition from the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture. But I didn't run for this job to collect awards—I ran to fight for the farmers, ranchers, and hardworking rural Texans who put food on our tables, clothes on our backs, and fuel in our tanks.

For more than a decade, I've had the privilege of going to work every morning for the greatest agriculture producers on God's green earth. We've faced droughts, wildfires, animal disease, soaring input costs, trade fights, and cut through plenty of government red tape. Through it all, Texas agriculture keeps standing tall.

I'm also proud to work alongside agriculture leaders from across our great country. We come from different states and sometimes see things differently, but when it comes to promoting American agriculture, we're on the same team.

I'm grateful to NASDA for this recognition, but the real credit belongs to Texas farmers and ranchers. They're the reason I do this job, and I'll keep fighting like hell for Texas agriculture.”

To learn more about the NASDA service awards, click here.

Commissioner Miller accepting his award from NASDA.

From left to right: NASDA President Amanda Beal, Commissioner Richard Ball (New York), Secretary Russell Redding (Pennsylvania), Commissioner Miller, Director Derek Sandison (Washington), Director Doug Miyamoto (Wyoming), NASDA CEO Ted McKinney.