{"id":22305,"date":"2021-01-07T09:25:18","date_gmt":"2021-01-07T16:25:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/plantingseedsblog.cdfa.ca.gov\/wordpress\/?p=22305"},"modified":"2021-01-07T09:25:18","modified_gmt":"2021-01-07T16:25:18","slug":"usda-seeks-members-for-advisory-committee-on-urban-farming","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/plantingseedsblog.cdfa.ca.gov\/wordpress\/index.php\/2021\/01\/07\/usda-seeks-members-for-advisory-committee-on-urban-farming\/","title":{"rendered":"USDA seeks members for advisory committee on urban farming"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/plantingseedsblog.cdfa.ca.gov\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/usda-seeks-members_original.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22306\" width=\"407\" height=\"270\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plantingseedsblog.cdfa.ca.gov\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/usda-seeks-members_original.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/plantingseedsblog.cdfa.ca.gov\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/usda-seeks-members_original-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/plantingseedsblog.cdfa.ca.gov\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/usda-seeks-members_original-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 407px) 100vw, 407px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>USDA News Release<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking members for a new advisory committee on urban agriculture, part of a broader effort to focus on the needs of urban farmers. The 12-person committee will advise the Secretary of Agriculture on the development of policies and outreach relating to urban, indoor, and other emerging agricultural production practices as well as identify any barriers to urban agriculture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe are looking forward to a robust group of nominees to serve on this important new advisory committee,\u201d said Bill Northey, USDA\u2019s Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation. \u201cThis group will underscore USDA\u2019s commitment to all segments of agriculture and has the potential to support innovative ways to increase local food production in urban environments.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>USDA is seeking nominations for individuals representing a broad spectrum of expertise, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Four agricultural producers (two agricultural producers in an urban area or urban cluster and two agricultural producers who use innovative technology).<\/li><li>Two representatives from an institution of higher education or extension program.<\/li><li>One representative of a nonprofit organization, which may include a public health, environmental or community organization.<\/li><li>One representative of business and economic development, which may include a business development entity, a chamber of commerce, a city government or a planning organization.<\/li><li>One individual with supply chain experience, which may include a food aggregator, wholesale food distributor, food hub or an individual who has direct-to-consumer market experience.<\/li><li>One individual from a financing entity.<\/li><li>Two individuals with related experience or expertise in urban, indoor and other emerging agriculture production practices, as determined by the Secretary.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Any interested person or organization may nominate qualified individuals for membership. Self-nominations are also welcome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nominations should include a cover letter, resume and a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ocio.usda.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/docs\/2012\/AD-755-Approved_Master-exp-3.31.22_508.pdf\">background form<\/a>. Nomination packages must be submitted by mail or email by March 5, 2021. They should be addressed to Ronald Harris, Designated Federal Officer, Director of Outreach and Partnerships, Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Department of Agriculture, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Room 6006-S, Washington, D.C. 20250, or emailed to&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:Ronald.Harris@usda.gov\">Ronald.Harris@usda.gov<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 2018 Farm Bill established the Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production and directed USDA to form this advisory committee as well as make other advancements related to urban agriculture. It is led by the NRCS and works in partnership with numerous USDA agencies that support urban agriculture. 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