The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced the appointment of six members to serve on the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) Grain Inspection Advisory Committee beginning April 1, 2022.
Members appointed for a three year term include:
- Charles B. Bird, Diagnostic Test Kit Manufacturer, Neogen - Lansing, Michigan
- Christopher W. Frederking, Exporter, Zen-Noh - Convent, Louisiana
- Philip C. Garcia, Official Agency, Washington State Department of Agriculture- Olympia, Washington
- Barbara L. Grove, Domestic Grain Handler, Central Valley Ag. -York, Nebraska
- John M. Morgan, Exporter, Supreme Rice, LLC. - Crowley, Louisiana
- Kurt A. Rosentrater, Professor, Iowa State University - Ames, Iowa
Established under the U.S. Grain Standards Act on September 29, 1981, the advisory committee represents the interests of all segments of the U.S. grain industry from producer to exporter. The committee is comprised of 15 members representing grain processors, merchandisers, handlers, exporters, consumers, grain inspection agencies and scientists.
AMS seeks nominations annually via announcements on the Federal Register and news releases to industry, trade, academia, community and faith-based organizations.
More information about the Advisory Committee is available on the AMS Website.
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