Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the appointment of six members to serve on the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) Grain Inspection Advisory Committee beginning April 1, 2025.
Members appointed for a three-year term include:
- Gang Guo, Senior Director of Grain Research and Quality, Ardent Mills, LLC, Denver, Colo.
- Christopher Frederking, Director of Operations and Safety, Zen-Noh Grain Corporation, Convent, La.
- Charles Bird, Senior Director, Government Affairs, Neogen Corporation, Lansing, Mich.
- Tristan Bradford, Director, State Grain Laboratory, Montana Grain Inspection Service, Great Falls, Mont.
- Lyndsey Erb, Director of Industry Affairs, U.S Soybean Export Council, Chesterfield, Mo.
- Barbara Grove, Quality Systems Manager/Food Safety Director, Central Valley Ag, York, Neb.
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 in 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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