USDA, USTR Seek New Trade Advisory Committee Members
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative are accepting applications for new members to serve on the agricultural trade advisory committees.
The Agricultural Policy Advisory Committee is comprised of senior representatives from across the U.S. agricultural community who advise USDA and USTR on overall trade policy matters, while members of the six Agricultural Technical Advisory Committees provide technical advice and guidance from the perspective of their specific product sectors:
- Animals and animal products
- Fruits and vegetables
- Grains, feed, oilseeds and planting seeds
- Processed foods
- Sweeteners and sweetener products
- Tobacco, cotton, peanuts and hemp
Committee members appointed from this round of nominations will serve four-year terms beginning in Jan. 2025. To be considered for committee membership, applicants must have expertise in U.S. agriculture and experience in international trade. They must be U.S. citizens, qualify for a security clearance and be willing to serve without compensation for time, travel or expenses. The committees hold frequent video or teleconference calls and generally meet in Washington, D.C., twice a year.
Applications must be received by 5 p.m., EDT, on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024. Any applications received after the deadline will be considered for future appointments, as appropriate. For complete application instructions and information about the committees, please visit: https://fas.usda.gov/topics/trade-advisory-committees
In support of the Biden-Harris Administration’s priority to improve equity and representation across the federal government, USDA and USTR intend for the advisory committees to be broadly representative of all sectors and stakeholders in U.S. agriculture. Applications are open to all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, familial status, parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs or gender identity.
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