Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee

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Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee
Type: Boards, Commissions, and Committees
Parent organization: Agricultural Marketing Service
Top organization: Department of Agriculture
Employees: 25 (members)
Executive: Chair
Budget:
Address: 1400 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20250, United States
Website: https://www.ams.usda.gov/about-ams/facas-advisory-councils/fviac
Creation Legislation: Not established by specific legislation but by USDA initiative
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Mission
The mission of the Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee (FVIAC) is to provide advice and recommendations to the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture on policies, programs, and research needs to strengthen the U.S. fruit and vegetable industry. It aims to enhance industry competitiveness, improve nutrition, and support sustainable agricultural practices.
Services

Policy recommendations; Research proposals; Market improvement strategies

Regulations


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 Site

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.[1]

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.[2]

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[3]

Number of employees

The committee comprises up to 25 members appointed by the Secretary of Agriculture, representing different parts of the industry.[4]

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.[5]

External links

References

  1. ↑ 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).
  2. ↑ USDA Agricultural Marketing Service. "About AMS". USDA Agricultural Marketing Service, https://www.ams.usda.gov/about-ams (accessed February 8, 2025).
  3. ↑ 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).
  4. ↑ 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).
  5. ↑ 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).
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