USDA, USTR Name New Agricultural Trade Advisors

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1, 2024 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai today announced the appointment or reappointment of 55 members to serve on seven agricultural trade advisory committees.

The advisory committee system was created by Congress to ensure that U.S. agricultural stakeholders have input and insight into U.S. trade policy and negotiating objectives. The Agricultural Policy Advisory Committee is comprised of senior representatives from across the U.S. agricultural community who advise the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative 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.

This group of appointed advisors will serve until 2028. Applications for committee membership are encouraged at any time and will be considered for future appointments. A complete roster of members and additional information about the committees is available at www.fas.usda.gov/atacs. 

Following is a list of the newly appointed or reappointed advisors, by committee:

Agricultural Policy Advisory Committee

ATAC for Trade in Animals and Animal Products

ATAC for Trade in Fruits and Vegetables 

ATAC for Trade in Grains, Feed, Oilseeds, and Planting Seeds

ATAC for Trade in Processed Foods 

ATAC for Trade in Sweeteners and Sweetener Products

ATAC for Trade in Tobacco, Cotton, Peanuts, and Hemp

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