The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is requesting nominations to fill up to 25 upcoming vacancies on the Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee (FVIAC). The committee was established to develop recommendations for submission to the U.S. secretary of agriculture on issues affecting the produce industry.
Nomination packages must be postmarked on or before Sept. 3. The packages should include a cover letter to the secretary, the nominee’s typed resume or curriculum vitae, and a completed USDA Advisory Committee Membership Background Information Form AD-755. The resume or curriculum vitae must be limited to five one-sided pages and should include a summary of the following information: current and past organization affiliations, areas of expertise, education, career positions held, and any other notable positions held. A list of endorsements or letters of recommendation and a biography may also be submitted.
Nomination packages may be submitted electronically by email to SCPFVIAC@usda.gov or mailed to: Jennie M. Varela, U.S. Department of Agriculture, 1124 1st Street South, Winter Haven, FL, 33880; Attn: Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee. Electronic submittals are preferred.
The purpose of the FVIAC is to examine the full spectrum of issues faced by the fruit and vegetable industry and suggest how USDA can tailor its programs to better meet the industry’s needs.
The USDA is seeking members who represent the fruit and vegetable industry, including fruit and vegetable growers/shippers; fruit and vegetable wholesalers/receivers; brokers; retailers; fruit and vegetable processors; foodservice suppliers; organic and non-organic farmers; farmers markets and community-supported agricultural organizations; state agriculture departments; and trade associations. Industry members are appointed by the secretary of agriculture and serve 2-year terms, with a maximum of three 2-year terms.
See a list of current Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee members here.
The committee expects to meet at least twice a year in-person or by computer-based conferencing. Committee workgroups or subcommittees will meet as deemed necessary by the committee chairperson Members must be prepared to work outside of scheduled committee and subcommittee meetings and may be required to assist in document preparation. Committee members serve on a voluntary basis but travel expenses and per diem reimbursement are available.
Source: Federal Register
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