National Genetic Resources Advisory Council

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National Genetic Resources Advisory Council Type: Boards, Commissions, and Committees Parent organization: National Agricultural Research, Extension, Education, and Economics Advisory Board Top organization: Department of Agriculture Employees: Varies (typically up to 9 voting members) Executive: Chair Budget: Address: 1400 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20250, United States Website: https://nareeeab.ree.usda.gov/ngrac Creation Legislation: Public Law 101-624 (Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990) Wikipedia: National Genetic Resources Advisory Council

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Mission The mission of the National Genetic Resources Advisory Council (NGRAC) is to provide advice to the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture and the Director of the National Genetic Resources Program on the conservation, management, and utilization of genetic resources for food, agriculture, and other life forms. It aims to ensure the preservation and accessibility of genetic diversity for scientific research and sustainable agriculture.

Services Advisory services; Policy recommendations; Resource management

Regulations

National Genetic Resources Advisory Council (NGRAC) advises on the strategic management of genetic resources to support agriculture, food security, and biodiversity conservation. NGRAC focuses on ensuring that genetic materials are preserved, documented, and accessible for the benefit of current and future generations.

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Mission

NGRAC's mission is to enhance the collection, conservation, and utilization of genetic resources for agriculture, including plants, animals, microbes, and other life forms. The council advises on policies to maintain genetic diversity, support research, and promote sustainable practices that can address global challenges like climate change, food security, and biodiversity loss.

Parent organization

NGRAC operates under the National Agricultural Research, Extension, Education, and Economics Advisory Board (NAREEEAB), which is part of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). The NAREEEAB advises on all aspects of agricultural research, education, and economics.

Legislation

NGRAC was established by Public Law 101-624, known as the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990, which mandates its role in advising on genetic resource management.

Partners

• Agricultural research institutions
• Universities and academic researchers
• Government agencies involved in conservation and agriculture
• International bodies focused on biodiversity and genetic resources

Number of employees

NGRAC consists of up to 9 voting members and several ex-officio members, appointed for their expertise in genetic resources and related fields.

Organization structure

The council includes members from scientific disciplines, public policy, and the general public to provide comprehensive advice.

Leader

The council is chaired by a member elected to guide its activities and report findings to the USDA.

Divisions

There are no formal divisions, but NGRAC might form subcommittees for specific tasks:

• Subcommittees could focus on areas like microbial genetic resources or plant conservation strategies.

List of programs

• Recommendations on the National Genetic Resources Program's operations
• Advice on policy and practices for genetic resource conservation
• Strategic planning for genetic diversity in agriculture

Last total enacted budget

The budget for NGRAC is not publicly specified; it operates within the broader budget for the NAREEE Advisory Board.

Staff

NGRAC does not have dedicated staff; support is provided by USDA personnel.

Funding

Funding for NGRAC's activities is part of the USDA's budget for research and conservation programs.

Services provided

NGRAC provides advisory services to ensure that genetic resources are managed in a way that supports scientific research, advances agriculture, and maintains biodiversity, thus contributing to food security and environmental sustainability.

Regulations overseen

While NGRAC does not directly oversee regulations, its recommendations can influence policies and practices concerning genetic resource conservation and utilization.

Headquarters address

1400 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20250, United States

History

Since its establishment in 1990, NGRAC has been pivotal in shaping strategies for the conservation and use of genetic resources, playing a key role in the evolution of USDA's approach to genetic diversity.

External links

• Official NGRAC Website
• wikipedia:National Genetic Resources Advisory Council