The Grain Inspection Advisory Committee meets twice annually to advise AMS on the programs and services it delivers under the U.S. Grain Standards Act. Recommendations by the committee help AMS to better meet the needs of its customers who operate in a dynamic and changing marketplace.
The committee is comprised of 15 members appointed by the Secretary of Agriculture who represent all segments of the grain industry. They include grain producers, processors, merchandisers, handlers, exporters, consumers, grain inspection agencies, and scientists. Committee members serve without compensation, but are reimbursed for travel expenses.
Typically, AMS solicits nominations each fall via a Federal Register notice.
- Advisory Committee Membership Nomination Form, AD 755 (pdf)
- Grain Inspection Advisory Committee (GIAC) Members (pdf)
- Grain Inspection Advisory Committee Charter
- Grain Inspection Advisory Committee Policy Manual (pdf)
- Grain Inspection Advisory Committee Informational Webinar
- Grain Inspection Advisory Committee Membership Balance
Upcoming Meetings
None at this time
Past Meeting Materials
- October 2024
- May 2024
- August 2023
- December 2022
- June 2022
- December 2021
- May 2021
- September 2019
- September 2018
For questions or additional information, please contact – Kendra.C.kline@usda.gov