Office of Advocacy and Outreach; Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Advisory Committee, 32528 [2014-13033]

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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 108 (Thursday, June 5, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Page 32528]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-13033]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Office of Advocacy and Outreach; Beginning Farmers and Ranchers 
Advisory Committee

AGENCY: Office of Advocacy and Outreach, USDA.

ACTION: Notice of Public Meeting

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SUMMARY: Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act, the Office of 
Advocacy and Outreach (OAO) is announcing a meeting of the Beginning 
Farmers and Ranchers Advisory Committee. The Committee is being 
convened to discuss matters of importance for beginning farmers and 
ranchers.

DATES: The Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Advisory Committee meeting 
will be held on June 22-23, 2014, from 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. There will 
be time allotted at the end of each day from 4:00-4:30 p.m. for public 
comments. All persons wishing to make comments during this meeting must 
check in between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. on both days at the 
registration table. All public commenters will be given a minimum of 
three minutes. If the number of registrants requesting to speak is 
greater than what can be reasonably accommodated during the scheduled 
open public hearing session timeframe, a lottery will be implemented to 
determine the speakers for the scheduled open public comment session.

ADDRESSES: This public advisory committee meeting will be held at the 
Robert and Margrit Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts in the 
Vanderhoef Studio Theatre, located at the University of California at 
Davis (UC Davis), One Shields Avenue, Davis, CA 95616. The Mondavi 
Center (as distinguished from the Mondavi Institute) is located on the 
south east portion of the UC Davis campus. Parking is available south 
of the building for $8. There is also a short-term drop-off area 
directly in front of the entrance. Specific driving instructions with 
GPS coordinates and a map will be posted to Committee's Web site at: 
https://www.outreach.usda.gov/smallbeginning/index.htm in advance of the 
meeting. There will be signs in the main lobby of the Mondavi Center 
directing attendees to the Vanderhoef Studio Theatre.
    A listen-only conference call line will be available from 9:00 a.m. 
through 5:00 p.m. PST each day for all who wish to listen in on the 
proceeding through the following telephone number: (888) 790-3439 and 
enter passcode 1668669.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Questions should be directed to 
Phyllis Morgan, Executive Assistant, OAO, 1400 Independence Ave. SW., 
Whitten Bldg., 520-A, Washington, DC 20250, Phone: 202-720-6350, Fax: 
202-720-7136, email: Phyllis.Morgan@osec.usda.gov.
    Public written comments for the Committee's consideration may be 
submitted, by COB June 16, 2014, to Mrs. Kenya Nicholas, Designated 
Federal Official, USDA OAO, 1400 Independence Avenue, Room 520-A, 
Washington, DC 20250-0170, Phone (202) 720-6350, Fax (202) 720-7136, 
Email: kenya.nicholas@osec.usda.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Background: The Committee was established pursuant to Section 5 of 
the Agricultural Credit Improvement Act of 1992. The Farm Service 
Agency had original authority and oversight of the Committee until it 
was transferred to OAO under the 2008 Farm Bill. The Secretary of 
Agriculture selected a diverse group of members representing a broad 
spectrum of persons interested in providing solutions to the challenges 
of new farmers and ranchers. During the meeting, the Committee will be 
asked to consider the efficiency and value of programs and policies of 
the Department's programs affecting new farmers and ranchers. The 
agencies tasked with implementing these programs and policies include, 
but is not limited to, the Farm Service Agency, Rural Development, Risk 
Management Agency, and Natural Resource Conservation Service. 
Representatives from these agencies will give updates on existing 
policies and programs that are specifically geared toward the 
development and assistance for new farmers and ranchers. Please visit 
our Web site at: https://www.outreach.usda.gov/smallbeginning/index.htm 
for additional information on the advisory committee and the public 
meeting.
    Register for the Meeting: The public is asked to pre-register for 
the meeting at least 10 business days prior to the meeting. You may 
pre-register by submitting an email to ACBFR@osec.usda.gov with your 
name, organization or affiliation, comments, or questions for the 
Committee's consideration. You may also fax this information to 202-
720-7136. Members of the public who request to give comments to the 
Committee must arrive between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. on either day of 
the meeting and register (confirm) at the check-in table.
    Availability of Materials for the Meeting: Please visit the 
Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Web site for the full agenda. All agenda 
topics and documents will be made available to the public at: https://www.outreach.usda.gov/smallbeginning/index.htm. Copies of the agenda 
will also be distributed at the meeting.
    Meeting Accommodations: USDA is committed to ensuring that everyone 
is accommodated in our work environment, programs and events. If you 
are a person with a disability and request reasonable accommodations to 
participate in this meeting, please note the request in your 
registration and you may contact Mrs. Kenya Nicholas in advance of the 
meeting by or before COB June 16, 2014.

    Issued at Washington, DC, this day of June, 2014.
Carolyn C. Parker,
Director, Office of Advocacy and Outreach.
[FR Doc. 2014-13033 Filed 6-4-14; 8:45 am]
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