Notice of Appointment of the Advisory Committee on Small Farms

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The Office of the Secretary of Agriculture, in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. 2, announces members appointed to the Advisory Committee on Small Farms. Nineteen members were appointed from nominations of more than 100 well-qualified individuals, representing owners and operators of small farms, ranches and woodlots and the diverse groups USDA programs serve. Four of the appointed members served on the USDA's National Commission on Small Farms whose term expired in July 1999. Inclusion of previous Commission members will ensure the continued consideration and implementation of the recommendations made by the Commission in its report, ``A Time to Act.'' Equal opportunity practices were followed in appointing committee members. To ensure that the recommendations of advisory committee take into account the needs of the diverse groups served by the Department, membership includes, to the extent practicable, individuals with demonstrated ability to represent minorities, women and persons with disabilities The following appointments to the Advisory Committee on Small Farms have been made: Dr. James Harness, will serve as chair of the Committee. He is the