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Oklahoma Farmer Named to USDA Agricultural Technical Advisory Committee
Mon, 29 Aug 2011 16:45:14 CDT
American Farmers & Ranchers (AFR) member and Tillman Co. farmer, Harvey Schroeder, was recently named to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Technical Advisory Committee (ATAC) for Trade in Tobacco, Cotton and Peanuts.
The committee's objectives are to make recommendations concerning consumers, producers, processors and traders of tobacco, cotton and peanuts relating to trade policy activities undertaken by the United States. This group will provide advice and information regarding trade issues that affect both domestic and foreign production and trade.
When announcing the committee, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said, "USDA and the U.S. Trade Representative rely heavily on the individuals who serve on these committees to provide their expert advice on U.S. trade policy and priorities."
Schroeder owns and operates Schroeder Farms in Frederick, Okla., and is currently the Executive Director of the Oklahoma Cotton Council. He was nominated for this position by the National Farmers Union (NFU), at the request of American Farmers & Ranchers/Oklahoma Farmers Union.
Schroeder is a graduate of Southwestern Oklahoma State University, served in the Oklahoma National Guard and has been a farm equipment sales representative, as well as a public school science teacher. He is the Secretary of the Board of Directors for the Tillman Producers Cooperative and is an interest group advisor for the National Cotton Council.
"We greatly appreciate Harvey's willingness to serve and value his expertise. Oklahoma is very fortunate to have a member on such a significant USDA committee," said AFR President Terry Detrick.
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