Since its inception in 2001, this Advisory Committee has met up to two times per year to develop recommendations for submission to the Secretary of Agriculture on issues affecting the U.S. produce industry. AMS officials ensure this Advisory Committee is administered according to the Federal Advisory Committee Act, and plan Advisory Committee meetings.
Nomination Information
2015-2017 Committee
FVIAC Working Groups
The FVIAC currently has seven Working Groups – Food Safety; Produce Consumption; Research, Grants & Infrastructure; Market News; Agriculture Labor; New Farmer Advocacy & Mentoring; and, Rural Broadband. These working groups meet regularly between public meetings to develop recommendations and discussion documents for the full FVIAC’s consideration.
Food Safety
Produce Consumption
Research, Grants & Infrastructure
Agriculture Labor
New Farmer Advocacy & Mentoring
- No recommendations
Rural Broadband
Meetings