EPA Seeks Farmers and Ranchers for Advisory Committee

EPA is inviting nominations for the Farm, Ranch, and Rural Communities Advisory Committee, which was created in 2008 to provide policy advice, information and recommendations to the EPA administrator on a range of environmental issues and policies that are important to agriculture and rural communities.

Among the topics that may be covered are climate change, water or air quality issues, pesticides, toxins, food loss and waste, environmental justice, emergency response, enforcement and compliance, and technology and innovation.

The eligibility criteria for the committee are detailed in this Federal Register post and include being actively engaged in farming, occupying a senior position within their organization and holding leadership positions in ag-related organizations, businesses or workgroups.

Committee members are appointed to two- or three-year terms during which they will meet twice a year, usually in Washington, D.C.

Along with eligibility criteria, nomination information is also available in the Federal Register post. The nomination deadline is Sept. 5. If you are interested in serving on the committee, please contact your state Farm Bureau.