USDA Advisory Committee on Minority Farmers and Ranchers – Meeting TOMORROW Nov. 3rd

The Advisory Committee on Minority Farmers and Ranchers (ACMF) was appointed by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack to develop policy recommendations on civil rights and involvement of minority producers.

November 3rd & 4th

@ Hotel Albuquerque

800 Rio Grande Blvd. NW

(Old Town)

Click HERE to view the agenda.

The advisory committee has been directed to coordinate input through listening sessions around the country and to use that input to develop policy recommendations. Public comments will be heard the first day (tomorrow, Nov 3rd).

The NMAA strongly encourages folks to attend this important meeting. It will be a vital opportunity for minority farmers and ranchers to voice their concerns about accessibility and appliance to USDA programs. Statements will be heard by the advisory committee to make recommendations on USDA policy and the Farm Bill.

For more info contact Patrick Jaramillo or Virgil Trujillo at
505.995.9644 or you can visit www.outreach.usda.gov