Federal agencies appoint produce trade advisory group members
Seven produce industry representatives have been named to the Agriculture Trade Advisory Committee for Trade in Fruits and Vegetables.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture and U.S. Trade Representative’s Office choose the members of the fruit and vegetable group, along with six similar groups for industries including animal products, grains and processed foods.
The ATAC for Trade in Fruits and Vegetables members are:
- Alicia Alder, North American Blueberry Council
- Mark Haney, Kentucky Farm Bureau Federation
- Matthew Lantz, Cranberry Marketing Committee
- Molly O’Conner, CropLife America
- Kam Quarles, National Potato Council
- Harvey Reed, Louisiana Association of Cooperatives
- Alicia Rockwell, Blue Diamond Growers
The ATAC committees provide technical advice and guidance from the perspective of their product sectors, according to a news release.
The USDA and USTR also announced the 13 members of the Agricultural Policy Advisory Committee, with representatives the agriculture community who provide advice to those agencies on trade policies matters, including trade agreement.
Bob Hawk, president and CEO of Delano, Calif.-based Munger Cos., which includes blueberry and nut production companies, was appointed to the Agricultural Policy Advisory Committee.
Members of the groups serve until 2025, according to a news release.
