Category: Issue 672
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USDA Seeking Nominations for Fruit and Vegetable Advisory Committee
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced it will reestablish the Fruit and Vegetable Advisory Committee and seeks nominations for “a diverse group of members representing a broad spectrum of persons interested in providing suggestions and ideas on how USDA can tailor its programs” to meet industry needs. The agency intends to include growers and…
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Agencies Seek Comments on Agricultural Innovations, Trade
The U.S. Departments of Agriculture and State are accepting comments on the subjects discussed at the 2018 Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Informal North American Regional Conference. Subjects include “agri-food trade and global food security; gender equality and the empowerment of women; agricultural innovations; and FAO’s work in emergencies and emerging threats.”