Notice2024-15069
Advisory Committee on Minority Farmers
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Published
July 10, 2024
Issuing agencies
Agriculture DepartmentPartnerships and Public Engagement Office
Abstract
Pursuant to the provisions of the rules and regulations of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), notice is hereby given that a public meeting of the Advisory Committee on Minority Farmers (ACMF) will be convened. During this public meeting, the ACMF will consider USDA programs and policies and their impacts on minority farmers. The ACMF will recommend action-oriented strategies that maximize the participation of minority farmers in USDA programs and services.
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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 132 (Wednesday, July 10, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 56727-56728]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-15069]
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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 (OPPE), USDA.
ACTION: Notice of public meeting.
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SUMMARY: Pursuant to the provisions of the rules and regulations of the
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Federal Advisory
Committee Act (FACA), notice is hereby given that a public meeting of
the Advisory Committee on Minority Farmers (ACMF) will be convened.
During this public meeting, the ACMF will consider USDA programs and
policies and their impacts on minority farmers. The ACMF will recommend
action-oriented strategies that maximize the participation of minority
farmers in USDA programs and services.
DATES: The ACMF public meeting is scheduled for July 23-25, 2024. On
Day 1 (July 23) the meeting will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30
p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). Committee Members will breakout for
visits with local stakeholders between 1:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. On Days
2 and 3 (July 24 and 25), the public meeting is scheduled from 9:00
a.m. to 4:30 p.m. EDT.
Meeting Pre-Registration
The public is asked to pre-register for the meeting by July 22,
2024, at <a href="https://events.intellor.com/?do=register&t=7&p=509151">https://events.intellor.com/?do=register&t=7&p=509151</a>. Once
registered you will immediately receive an email that lists separate
links for each day should you choose to participate virtually. Your
pre-registration should include: your name; organization or interest
represented; if you plan to attend in-person or virtually, make oral
comments; and if you require special accommodations. USDA will also
accept day-of registrations throughout the meeting. Time will be
allotted at the end of each morning and afternoon for comments from
those attending in person or virtually. USDA will allow as many
individual and organizational comments as time permits.
Oral Comments: Persons or organizations may register for one
speaking slot per day. All persons wanting to make oral comments during
the in-person meeting may check-in each day at the registration table
beginning 8:30 a.m. EDT.
Written Comments: Written comments for consideration during the
public meeting are requested by or before 3:00 p.m. EDT, June 22, 2024.
The ACMF prefers that all written comments be submitted electronically
via the pre-registration link or emailed to the person listed in the
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section. However, written comments may
also be submitted (i.e., postmarked) via first class mail to the
address listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section (below)
prior to the deadline. Written comments will be accepted up to 7 days
after the public meeting. All written public comments received by
August 2, 2024, will be compiled for committee members' review.
Availability of Meeting Materials: Please visit <a href="https://www.usda.gov/partnerships/advisory-committee-on-minority-farmers">https://www.usda.gov/partnerships/advisory-committee-on-minority-farmers</a> to
review the agenda, meeting documents (notices), and summary minutes for
this meeting.
ADDRESSES: This public advisory meeting will be held at the Tarrytown
House Estate on the Hudson, 49 East Sunnyside Lane, Tarrytown, NY
10591. Public attendees are asked to sign-in upon arrival to the
Carriage House (meeting room), beginning 8:30 a.m. each day. Onsite
public parking is available free of charge.
Virtual Participation: Public participants may also follow the
committee proceedings and presentations via the following links listed
by date. Please note that for security purposes each link is unique.
Meeting ID and passcode is not required.
Day 1: Jul 23, 2024 at 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. EDT; <a href="https://events.intellor.com/login/509150">https://events.intellor.com/login/509150</a>
Day 2: Jul 24, 2024 at 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. EDT; <a href="https://events.intellor.com/login/509157">https://events.intellor.com/login/509157</a>
Day 3: Jul 25, 2024 at 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. EDT; <a href="https://events.intellor.com/login/509158">https://events.intellor.com/login/509158</a>
For listen-only access, the call-in number and code is:
US Toll Free: 888-978-8818 or US Toll: 202-735-3323 Access Code:
5502994#
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. R. Jeanese Cabrera, Designated
Federal
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Officer, Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement, 1400
Independence Avenue SW, Mail Stop 0601, Room 524-A, Washington, DC
20250; Phone: (202) 720-6350; Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#1f7e7c72795f6a6c7b7e31787069"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="58393b353e182d2b3c39763f372e">[email protected]</span></a>. Individuals who use
telecommunication devices for the deaf (TDD) may call the FCC
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) at 7-1-1 between 8:00 a.m. and
8:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Committee was established pursuant to
section 14008 of the Food Conservation and Energy Act of 2008, Public
Law 110-246, 122 Stat. 1651, 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2279), to ensure that
socially disadvantaged farmers (i.e., minority farmers) have equal
access to USDA programs. The committee 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.
The Secretary appoints a diverse group of committee members who
represent the broadest possible range of minority farmers, ranchers,
and stakeholders--bringing their lived-experiences to the fore. These
representative committee members look closely at challenges and issues
adversely affecting many minority farming communities; consider ways to
bridge the gap in customer service delivery; examine continued barriers
to program participation (e.g., how the USDA might lessen the burdens
of process and procedure); and needful action through which minority
farmers and ranchers might finally attain equity in agricultural
pursuits with USDA assistance.
In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of
Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, USDA, its
Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or
administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on
race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including
gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital
status, family or parental status, income derived from a public
assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for
prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or
funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and
complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident.
Equal opportunity practices in accordance with USDA's policies will
be followed in all appointments to the Committee. To ensure that the
recommendations of the Committee have taken into account the needs of
the diverse groups served by the Department, membership shall include,
to the extent practicable, individuals with demonstrated ability to
represent the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities,
backgrounds, abilities, cultures, and beliefs of the American people,
including underserved communities.
Agenda: On Day 1 (July 23), the public meeting will begin with
Committee member introductions and overview and comments from the
Chairperson. The Committee will next hear from the USDA Equity
Commission Co-Chairpersons, who will share about the Commission and its
accomplishments in the first term and their shared vision for the USDA.
Leadership from USDA's Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil
Rights will follow with an opening keynote address. The first day of
the public meeting will end at 1:00 p.m. after which the Committee
members will visit with local producers in New York State.
On Days 2 and 3 (July 24 and 25), the Committee will review
specific topics from its most recent set of recommendations (July
2023). The members will engage with USDA agencies on status updates,
discussions on implementation and timelines for recommendations (as
appropriate). The following agencies will report out and update the
Committee over the course of two days: Farm Service Agency; Office
Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production, Rural Development;
Agricultural Marketing Services; National Agricultural Statistics
Service (Ag Census); Forest Services; National Institutes of Food and
Agriculture; Office of the Secretary (OPPE) on topics in outreach and
communications; history of the 1890 institutions; and several invited
speakers will explore the history, current, and projected conditions
affecting minority farming communities. On Day 3 (July 25) the public
meeting will end with a moderated discussion led by Equity Commission
Members on the topic of contracting with the USDA. On each day there
will be opportunities for the public to make statements for the
Committee's consideration and will be made a part of the record of both
morning and afternoon sessions.
Dated: July 3, 2024.
Cikena Reid,
USDA Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2024-15069 Filed 7-9-24; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3412-88-P
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