The USDA is seeking nominations for four positions on the Federal Advisory Committee for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production. USDA will accept nominations until July 7.
The 12-member Committee, which first convened in 2022, is part of USDA’s efforts to increase support for urban agriculture and innovative production. Committee members provide input on policy development and help identify barriers to urban agriculture as USDA works to promote urban farming and the economic opportunities it provides across the country.
“The Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production Committee has already submitted more than a dozen recommendations to the Ag Secretary and continues to provide direct feedback to USDA about how to better serve producers and communities,†says Terry Cosby, Chief of USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service. “New members will provide valuable input on innovative production, higher education, the supply chain, and urban farming to guide our programs and policies.†More information is at usda.gov.
