USDA Seeks Grain Experts for Inspection Advisory Committee Spots
Published Date: 12/30/2025
Notice
Summary
The USDA is looking for new members to join its Grain Inspection Advisory Committee, which helps improve grain inspection services for farmers, buyers, and exporters. If you’re involved in the grain world or know someone who is, now’s the time to apply by January 29, 2026. Serving on this committee means shaping how grain quality is checked, with no pay but a chance to make a real impact.
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Apply to the Grain Advisory Committee
If you work in the grain industry (producers, processors, handlers, merchandisers, exporters, scientists, or consumers), you can be nominated to serve on the 15-member USDA Grain Inspection Advisory Committee. To apply, submit form AD-755 by email so your nomination is considered by January 29, 2026.
Service Is Unpaid, Travel Reimbursed
Members serve without pay but USDA reimburses travel expenses and provides per diem for travel away from home or regular place of business under 5 U.S.C. 5703. That means you would not receive a salary but your travel costs to committee meetings can be paid by USDA.
Committee Size and Term Limits
The Advisory Committee has 15 members appointed by the Secretary of Agriculture, and no member may serve more than two successive terms. The Committee meets at least once each year to advise AMS on implementation of the U.S. Grain Standards Act.
Accessibility and Non‑Discrimination Assurances
USDA affirms equal opportunity in committee appointments and provides accommodations for persons with disabilities (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language) via the Agency or USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 or the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Applicants can request alternative communications to participate in nomination and committee processes.
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