Advisory Committee on Minority Farmers

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The Advisory Committee on Minority Farmers advises the USDA Secretary on issues affecting minority farmers and ranchers.

Mission

The mission of the Advisory Committee on Minority Farmers (ACMF) is to ensure that minority farmers have equal access to USDA programs by providing recommendations on program implementation, outreach, and civil rights activities. The ACMF aims to maximize participation of minority farmers in USDA services, thereby promoting equity and supporting the sustainability of minority farming operations.[1]

Parent organization

The parent organization is the U.S. Department of Agriculture, coordinated by the Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement.[2]

Legislation authorizing creation

The Committee was established under the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008, which focuses on supporting disadvantaged farmers.[3]

Number of employees

ACMF does not have employees; it consists of appointed members serving in an advisory capacity.[1]

Last total enacted budget

The last total enacted budget for the ACMF specifically isn't detailed in the sources. Advisory committees like this typically have 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 ACMF provides services by issuing recommendations to the USDA Secretary, conducting public meetings to gather input, and advising on policies and programs aimed at increasing participation of minority farmers in USDA initiatives. It focuses on issues like land access, credit, and technical assistance for minority farmers.[1]

Regulations overseen

The ACMF does not directly oversee regulations but influences policy by providing recommendations on how USDA can better serve minority farmers through existing programs or through the development of new initiatives. This includes advice on civil rights enforcement, program outreach, and equitable participation in USDA services.[1]

Headquarters address

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

Website

The website for the Advisory Committee on Minority Farmers is part of the USDA's site at [6](https://www.usda.gov/partnerships/advisory-committee-on-minority-farmers).[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. "Advisory Committee on Minority Farmers". [1]
  2. ↑ U.S. Department of Agriculture. "About USDA". [2]
  3. ↑ Congress.gov. "H.R.2419 - Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008". [3]
  4. ↑ Google Maps. [4]
  5. ↑ Wikipedia. "United States Department of Agriculture". [5]
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