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'''Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee (FVIAC)''' advises the USDA on the development and implementation of policies that affect the U.S. fruit and vegetable industry. It seeks to address challenges in production, marketing, and consumption, promoting health and economic benefits through its recommendations. {{Official URL (simple)|url=https://www.ams.usda.gov/about-ams/facas-advisory-councils/fviac}} ==Mission== FVIAC's mission is to offer strategic advice to foster the growth and sustainability of the fruit and vegetable sector. It examines a wide range of issues from labor and production to food safety, infrastructure, and consumer nutrition, providing insights to shape USDA policies and programs to the industry's advantage.<ref>USDA Agricultural Marketing Service. "Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee". USDA Agricultural Marketing Service, https://www.ams.usda.gov/about-ams/facas-advisory-councils/fviac (accessed February 8, 2025).</ref> ==Parent organization== FVIAC is managed by the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), which is part of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). AMS oversees market development and regulatory services for agricultural commodities.<ref>USDA Agricultural Marketing Service. "About AMS". USDA Agricultural Marketing Service, https://www.ams.usda.gov/about-ams (accessed February 8, 2025).</ref> ==Legislation== FVIAC was not established by specific legislation but through a USDA initiative to gather industry input for policy development. ==Partners== * Various segments of the fruit and vegetable industry, including growers, shippers, wholesalers, and retailers * State departments of agriculture * Non-profit organizations and industry associations<ref>USDA Agricultural Marketing Service. "Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee". USDA Agricultural Marketing Service, https://www.ams.usda.gov/about-ams/facas-advisory-councils/fviac (accessed February 8, 2025).</ref> ==Number of employees== The committee comprises up to 25 members appointed by the Secretary of Agriculture, representing different parts of the industry.<ref>USDA Agricultural Marketing Service. "Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee; Membership Nominations". USDA Agricultural Marketing Service, https://www.ams.usda.gov/about-ams/facas-advisory-councils/fviac/nominations (accessed February 8, 2025).</ref> ==Organization structure== The committee includes members from diverse sectors of the fruit and vegetable supply chain. ===Leader=== Led by a Chair, who directs the committee's focus and meetings. ===Divisions=== FVIAC does not have formal divisions but can organize into subcommittees for specific issues: * Subcommittees might focus on labor, food safety, or market access. ==List of programs== * Recommendations on industry policies * Identification of research needs * Strategies for enhancing market access and consumer demand ==Last total enacted budget== Specific budget details for FVIAC are not publicly detailed; funding is managed within AMS's broader budget. ==Staff== The committee does not have dedicated staff but is supported by AMS personnel. ==Funding== Funding for FVIAC's activities comes from the USDA's AMS budget. ==Services provided== FVIAC provides strategic advice on policies, programs, and initiatives to improve the competitiveness, sustainability, and health benefits of the U.S. fruit and vegetable industry. ==Regulations overseen== FVIAC does not directly oversee regulations but influences the policy that could lead to regulatory changes within the industry. ==Headquarters address== 1400 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20250, United States ==History== FVIAC was established to ensure that the fruit and vegetable sector has a voice in policy-making, helping to shape USDA's approach to industry challenges and opportunities since its inception.<ref>USDA Agricultural Marketing Service. "Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee". USDA Agricultural Marketing Service, https://www.ams.usda.gov/about-ams/facas-advisory-councils/fviac (accessed February 8, 2025).</ref> ==External links== * [https://www.ams.usda.gov/about-ams/facas-advisory-councils/fviac Official FVIAC Website] * [[wikipedia:Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee]] ==References== <references />