New Members Appointed to USDA Beginning Farmer Advisory Committee

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has appointed 11 new members to the Beginning Farmer and Rancher Advisory Committee. The committee gives advice to the secretary on programs for beginning farmers and ranchers and also works to enhance and expand federal-state partnerships to provide financing opportunities. “These new agricultural entrepreneurs are the cornerstone to a vibrant rural America and the future of all agriculture,” said Vilsack. “I will look to this committee to provide guidance to me as we prepare recommendations for the 2012 Farm Bill.” Learn more.