Advisory Committee for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production

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The Advisory Committee for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production advises the USDA Secretary on urban agriculture and innovative production practices.

Mission

The mission of the Advisory Committee for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production (ACUAIP) is to advise on policies, programs, and initiatives that support urban agriculture and innovative production, focusing on enhancing food access, education, and economic development in urban settings. The committee works to identify barriers, promote sustainable practices, and integrate urban farming into broader agricultural strategies.[1]

Parent organization

The parent organization is the U.S. Department of Agriculture, coordinated by the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) through the Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production (OUAIP).[2]

Legislation authorizing creation

The Committee was established under the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, also known as the 2018 Farm Bill, which includes provisions for urban agriculture support.[3]

Number of employees

ACUAIP does not have employees; it consists of appointed members who serve in an advisory capacity.[1]

Last total enacted budget

The last total enacted budget for ACUAIP specifically isn't detailed in the sources provided. Advisory committees generally operate with minimal direct funding for operational costs.[1]

Leader's title

The committee is led by a "Chairperson," elected from among its members.[1]

Services provided

The ACUAIP provides services by offering recommendations to the USDA Secretary on urban agriculture policy, program development, and innovative practices. It holds public meetings to gather input, discusses urban farming challenges, and suggests ways to enhance urban food systems, education, and economic opportunities.[1]

Regulations overseen

The ACUAIP does not directly oversee regulations but influences policy by recommending changes or enhancements to existing USDA programs or advocating for new policies that support urban agriculture. This includes advice on zoning, land use, community gardens, and innovative production technologies like hydroponics and vertical farming.[1]

Headquarters address

The administrative support for ACUAIP is based at: 1400 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20250, USA[4]

Website

The website for the Advisory Committee for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production is part of the USDA's site at [6](https://www.usda.gov/partnerships/federal-advisory-committee-urban-ag).[1]

Wikipedia article title

There isn't a specific Wikipedia article titled for this committee; however, you might find information under the broader "United States Department of Agriculture" article title.[5]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 U.S. Department of Agriculture. "Federal Advisory Committee for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production". [1]
  2. ↑ U.S. Department of Agriculture. "About USDA". [2]
  3. ↑ Congress.gov. "H.R.2 - Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018". [3]
  4. ↑ Google Maps. [4]
  5. ↑ Wikipedia. "United States Department of Agriculture". [5]
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