The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced the appointment of six members to the National Pork Board. Five appointees will serve three-year terms from June 2021 through June 2024, and one appointee will serve a one-year term from June 2021 through June 2022.

The appointed members are: 

The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced the appointment of eight members to serve on the National Fluid Milk Processor Promotion Board. All appointees will serve three-year terms, effective July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2024.

Newly appointed members are: 

• Jay Bryant, Reston, Va. (Region 3)
• Scott Shehadey, Fresno, Calif. (At-large, processor)

Reappointed members are: 

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