Natural Resources Conservation Service May 7, 2024 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

The Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production (OUAIP) notice published in the Federal Register on May 1, 2024, concerning nominations for four new members to serve on the Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production Advisory Committee (UAIPAC). We are republishing the entire contents of the May 1, 2024, notice to correct the list of the four vacancies for which OUAIP is seeking nominations for individuals to serve on UAIPAC. The UAIPAC advises the Secretary of Agriculture on the development of policies and outreach relating to urban, indoor, and other emerging agricultural production practices. The 12 members appointed by the Secretary of Agriculture are expected to serve a 3-year term. The 2024 nomination period includes four vacancies, including one individual who is an agriculture producer or farmer using innovative technology; one individual from an institution of higher education or extension program; one individual with supply chain experience, which may include a food aggregator, wholesale food distributor, food hub, or an individual who has direct-to-consumer market experience; and one individual with related experience in urban, indoor, and other emerging agriculture production practices.