The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the appointment of 130 new private-sector representatives to serve on seven agricultural trade advisory committees. The committees will advise the USDA on trade policy matters, such as the negotiation of new trade agreements and the implementation of existing agreements.
The newly appointed committee members represent a wide range of agricultural interests, including farmers, ranchers, processors, exporters, and retailers. They will serve a term of four years and will be responsible for providing advice on a variety of trade policy issues, such as market access, sanitary and phytosanitary measures, and intellectual property rights.
The appointment of the new committee members is a significant step in the administration's efforts to strengthen America's agricultural trade policy. The committees will play a critical role in ensuring that the USDA is able to negotiate trade agreements that benefit American farmers, ranchers, and consumers.
The committees will meet regularly to discuss trade policy issues and to provide advice to the USDA. They will also play a role in the development of the USDA's trade policy agenda. The new committee members are a diverse group of experts who bring a wealth of experience to the table. They are well-positioned to help the USDA shape a trade policy that benefits American agriculture.
Source : wisconsinagconnection