WASHINGTON, DC, US — The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) are seeking new members to serve on the agricultural trade advisory committees for four-year terms that begin in January 2025.
The Agricultural Policy Advisory Committee is comprised of senior representatives from across the US agricultural community who advise the USDA and the USTR on overall trade policy matters.
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; and tobacco, cotton, peanuts and hemp.
To be considered, applicants must have expertise in US agriculture and experience in international trade. They must be US 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, DC, twice a year.
Applications must be received by 5 p.m. EDT, Sept. 20. Any applications received after the deadline will be considered for future appointments, as appropriate. For complete application instructions and information about the committees, visit the USDA committees website.
