USDA Seeks Unpaid Experts to Advise on Agriculture and Citrus Disease
Published Date: 10/28/2026
Notice
Summary
The USDA is looking for new members to join the National Agricultural Research, Extension, Education, and Economics (NAREEE) Advisory Board and the Citrus Disease Subcommittee for 2027. If you’re passionate about agriculture or citrus health, you can apply by November 30, 2026. Members won’t get paid but can get travel costs covered when attending meetings.
Analyzed Economic Effects
5 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 2 costs, 1 mixed.
Apply for USDA Advisory Board Seats
You can apply to join the NAREEE Advisory Board or the Citrus Disease Subcommittee by submitting a resume/CV and Form AD-755 by close of business on November 30, 2026. Appointments are made by the Secretary of Agriculture and appointed members are anticipated to start serving in Fiscal Year 2027 with staggered one-, two-, or three-year terms.
No Pay but Travel Reimbursement Allowed
Board members will serve without compensation, but you may be reimbursed for travel expenses and per diem consistent with 5 U.S.C. 5703 when attending meetings or doing board business away from home. Membership is unpaid even though travel costs may be covered.
Lobbyists and Dual-Service Prohibited
If you are a federally registered lobbyist you are ineligible to serve, and individuals may not serve on more than one USDA Federal Advisory Committee. These eligibility restrictions limit who can be appointed to the Board or subcommittee.
Application Documents and Format Rules
To apply you must submit a resume/CV (no longer than five pages), a completed and signed Form AD-755, and optional cover letters or recommendation letters via email or mail to the addresses provided; previous applicants must reapply. Applications must be postmarked or submitted electronically by November 30, 2026.
Accessibility and Non-Discrimination Assurances
USDA will follow equal opportunity practices for appointments and provides alternative communication formats for persons with disabilities (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language) and program information may be available in languages other than English.
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