Notice2022-28237
Advisory Committee on Minority Farmers
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Published
December 28, 2022
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Agriculture DepartmentPartnerships and Public Engagement Office
Abstract
Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), the Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement (OPPE) is announcing a meeting of the Advisory Committee on Minority Farmers (ACMF). USDA Secretary Vilsack is committed to actions that enhance minority farmers' ability to produce and thrive as businesses through USDA's customer service enhancements, expanded outreach, technical assistance, and capacity building. To that end, the ACMF will likewise recommend action-oriented strategies for maximizing the participation of minority farmers by leveraging those programs that ensure a food secure nation and effectively steward our natural resources. These principals will usher in business growth and opportunity for those minority agricultural communities plagued with fragile economies in decline.
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 248 (Wednesday, December 28, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 79854-79855]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-28237]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement
Advisory Committee on Minority Farmers
AGENCY: Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement, USDA.
ACTION: Notice of public meeting.
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SUMMARY: Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), the
Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement (OPPE) is announcing a
meeting of the Advisory Committee on Minority Farmers (ACMF). USDA
Secretary Vilsack is committed to actions that enhance minority
farmers' ability to produce and thrive as businesses through USDA's
customer service enhancements, expanded outreach, technical assistance,
and capacity building. To that end, the ACMF will likewise recommend
action-oriented strategies for maximizing the participation of minority
farmers by leveraging those programs that ensure a food secure nation
and effectively steward our natural resources. These principals will
usher in business growth and opportunity for those minority
agricultural communities plagued with fragile economies in decline.
DATES: The ACMF meeting will begin on January 18-20, 2022, from 9:00
a.m.-5:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time (PST). Time will be allotted at
the end of each morning and afternoon for comments from those
attending. Public participants may also view the committee proceedings
and presentations via Zoom: <a href="https://ems8.intellor.com/login/846392">https://ems8.intellor.com/login/846392</a>.
Meeting ID and passcode is not required. The call-in numbers and code
for listening only access are:
US Toll Free: 888-251-2949
US Toll: 215-861-0694
Access Code: 2154 982#
All persons wishing to make comments during the in-person meeting
must check-in each day at the registration table. If the number of
registrants requesting to speak is greater than what can be reasonably
accommodated during the scheduled open public hearing session
timeframe, OPPE may conduct a lottery to determine the speakers for the
scheduled public comment session.
Meeting Pre-Registration and Public Comments: The public is asked
to pre-register for the meeting by January 17, 2023, at <a href="https://ems8.intellor.com/?do=register&t=1&p=846389">https://ems8.intellor.com/?do=register&t=1&p=846389</a>. For pre-registrations, we
request your name, organization or affiliation, and intent to give oral
comments. Participants may also submit written comments for the
committee's consideration via the pre-registration link (<a href="https://ems8.intellor.com/?do=register&t=1&p=846389">https://ems8.intellor.com/?do=register&t=1&p=846389</a>). Written comments must be
received by or before January 17, 2023.
Members of the public who sign up to give oral comments to the
Committee will be allowed time according to the number of speakers
scheduled for each morning and afternoon public comment period. Members
joining virtually may also request permission to give oral comments and
will be instructed by the conference moderator on when and how to make
live comments. Please remember that the comments made during the
meeting will be added to the committee record only. Direct engagement
or exchanges with committee members is not permitted while the meeting
is in session.
ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the University of California, at
Davis' ARC Conference Center, 760 Orchard Road, Davis, CA 95616.
Drivers are instructed to park in Lot 25. A searchable campus map may
be accessed here: <a href="https://campusmap.ucdavis.edu/">https://campusmap.ucdavis.edu/</a>. Parking is available
at nominal cost.
Accessibility: USDA is committed to ensuring that all persons are
included in our programs and events. If you are a person with a
disability and require reasonable accommodations to participate in this
meeting, please contact Mr. Eston Williams at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#88cdfbfce7e6a6dfe1e4e4e1e9e5fbc8fdfbece9a6efe7fe"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="7d380e091213532a141111141c100e3d080e191c531a120b">[email protected]</span></a>
or (202) 596-0226. Individuals who use telecommunication devices for
the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at
1-800-877-8339 between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time,
Monday through Friday.
Availability of Materials for the Meeting: Presentations to be
delivered to the ACMF, including the final meeting agenda, and any
updates regarding the meeting announced in this notice, can be found on
the ACMF website at <a href="https://www.usda.gov/partnerships/advisory-committee-on-minority-farmers">https://www.usda.gov/partnerships/advisory-committee-on-minority-farmers</a>.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: General information about the
committee can also be found at <a href="https://www.usda.gov/partnerships/advisory-committee-on-minority-farmers">https://www.usda.gov/partnerships/advisory-committee-on-minority-farmers</a>. Any member of the public
wishing to obtain information concerning this public meeting may
contact Mr. Eston Williams, Designated Federal Officer (DFO) via email
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#632610170c0d4d340a0f0f0a020e1023161007024d040c15"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="c085b3b4afaeee97a9acaca9a1adb380b5b3a4a1eea7afb6">[email protected]</span></a> or call (202) 596-0226.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The ACMF will be pivotal in its liaison role
that both informs and advises the Secretary of actions that may be
taken to support minority farming growth and assist them with
challenges of today, as well as those they will face in coming years.
During this public meeting, the ACMF will explore and consider
challenges specific to minority rural farming communities, including
but not limited to: (1) infrastructure and housing (e.g., Rural
Development); (2) building economically viable, ecologically sound, and
climate-smart farming and ranching (e.g., planning, building, and
business expansion); (3) examining barriers to enhanced minority farmer
and rancher participation in USDA programs, services and partnerships
(e.g., Climate-Smart Commodities Funding); (4) addressing barriers to
capital access, land acquisition, debt management (e.g., Farm Service
Agency); (5) adverse economic impacts of farming and ranching risk
management; and (6) examining barriers to broader participation in
export markets.
From these topics, the ACMF will deliberate and form its next set
of recommendations for the current term. The ACMF specifically seeks to
engage and hear directly from a broad geographical cross-section of
minority farmers on their experiences, pathways, and challenges as they
contend with severe weather events or continued barriers of entry and
economically sustainable farming. The USDA will also want to hear about
personal experiences and encourage all to participate, including those
organizations that support farmers from a large cross-section of farm
type or size and ethnic diversity.
The Committee was established pursuant to section 14008 of the Food
Conservation and Energy Act of 2008, Public Law 110-246, 122 Stat.
1651,
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2008 (7 U.S.C. 2279), to ensure that socially disadvantaged farmers
have equal access to USDA programs. The Secretary selected a diverse
group of members representing a broad spectrum of persons chosen to
recommend solutions to the challenges of minority farmers and ranchers,
generally. The members also advise the Secretary on implementation of
section 2501 of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of
1990 (the 2501 Program); maximizing the participation of minority
farmers and ranchers in USDA programs; and civil rights activities
within the Department relative to participants in its programs.
Dated: December 21, 2022.
Cikena Reid,
USDA Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2022-28237 Filed 12-27-22; 8:45 am]
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