WASHINGTON, Jan. 17, 2024 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reveals the visit of 15 brand-new members to the Advisory Committee on Minority Farmers (ACMF). The recently designated members serve regards to as much as 2 years.
“Minority farmers deal with distinct obstacles in accessing the land, credit, and training they require to prosper,” stated Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “This committee becomes part of USDA’s dedication to guarantee that all farmers have equivalent access to USDA programs and services, specifically minority farmers and manufacturers in underserved neighborhoods.”
Recently designated members are:
Sarah E. Bell, Alabama
Amalia Zimmerman-Lommel, California
Jacqueline Bido, Florida
Sedrick K. Rowe, Jr., Georgia
Jeremy L. Hendrix, Louisiana
Carolyn G. Jones, Mississippi
Delmar Stamps, Mississippi
Anita Lee, New York
Julian R. Mangano, New York
Arnetta Cotton, Oklahoma
Elsa Sanchez, Pennsylvania
Willette M. Crawford, South Carolina
Kimberly M. Ratcliff, Texas
Christina Chanes, U.S. Virgin Islands/U. S. Territories
Grace Kariuki-McGee, Washington
Committee members represent socially disadvantaged farmers, not-for-profit companies, civil liberties companies or occupations, and organizations of college.
The Advisory Committee for Minority Farmers was developed by Congress in the Food Conservation and Energy Act of 2008 to guarantee that underserved farmers have equivalent access to USDA programs. Committee members recommend the Secretary of Agriculture on the administration of the Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers Competitive Grant Program. They likewise make suggestions to the Secretary on how to increase minority involvement in USDA programs.
USDA’s Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement (OPPE) offers administrative personnel assistance for the work started by the committee. OPPE establishes and keeps collaborations concentrated on options to obstacles dealing with rural and underserved neighborhoods and links those neighborhoods to the education, tools, and resources offered to them through USDA programs and efforts.
To find out more, go to the Advisory Committee on Minority Farmers site
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