Great opportunity to influence urban ag nationally!
Jamie Bain
USDA Seeks Members for Advisory Committee on Urban Agriculture
USDA is seeking members for a new advisory committee on urban agriculture, part of a broader effort to focus on the needs of urban farmers. The 12-person committee will advise the Secretary of Agriculture on the development of policies and outreach relating to urban, indoor, and other emerging agricultural production practices as well as identify any barriers to urban agriculture. USDA is seeking nominations for individuals representing a broad spectrum of expertise, including agriculture producers, representatives from higher education institutions, non-profits, business and economic development, individuals with supply chain experience, from a financing entity, and experience with emerging agriculture production practices. Interested individuals or organizations may nominate themselves or others by March 5, 2021. For more information, see the Press Release.
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Jamie Bain, MPH
Extension Educator
