USDA, USTR seek new trade advisory committee members

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.