The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) seeks nominations for individuals to serve on the USDA Grain Inspection Advisory Committee. The advisory committee meets no less than once annually to advise AMS on the programs and services it delivers under the U.S. Grain Standards Act.
The nomination period opens for 45 days from the publishing date of the notice in the Federal Register. Meetings are held virtually or in a hybrid style with participants choosing to attend in person or virtually. Advisory Committee recommendations help AMS advance the needs of its customers who operate in a dynamic and changing marketplace.
Forward nominations to Kendra.c.kline@usda.gov. The nomination application can be found at https://www.ams.usda.gov/about-ams/facas-advisory-councils/giac.
The notice, Docket # AMS-FGIS-22-0034, and instructions on submitting applications published in the Federal Register June 23.
For more information contact Kendra Kline, Chief of Staff at AMS Federal Grain Inspection Service.
AMS policy is that diversity of the boards, councils and committees it oversees should reflect the diversity of their industries in terms of the experience of members, methods of production and distribution, marketing strategies, and other distinguishing factors, including but not limited to individuals from historically underserved communities, that will bring different perspectives and ideas to the table. Throughout the full nomination process, AMS, in conjunction with industry, conducts extensive outreach, paying particular attention to reaching underserved communities, and considers the diversity of the population served and the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the members to serve a diverse population.
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