[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 43 (Wednesday, March 4, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Page 12761]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-04383]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement


Advisory Committee on Beginning Farmers and Ranchers

AGENCY: Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement (OPPE), U.S. 
Department of Agriculture (USDA).

ACTION: Announcement of public meeting of the Advisory Committee on 
Beginning Farmers and Ranchers (ACBFR).

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SUMMARY: Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) and 
rules and regulations of the USDA, the Office of Partnership and Public 
Engagement (OPPE) announces a meeting of the Advisory Committee on 
Beginning Farmers and Ranchers (ACBFR). The purpose of the ACBFR 
meeting is to deliberate upon matters concerning beginning farmers and 
ranchers that provide advice and recommendations through OPPE for the 
Secretary.
    During this public meeting, the ACBFR will deliberate upon matters 
focused on, including but not limited to, the following: (A) The 
development of the program of coordinated assistance to qualified 
beginning farmers and ranchers under section 309(i) of the Consolidated 
Farm and Rural Development Act; (B) methods of maximizing the number of 
new farming and ranching opportunities created through the program; (C) 
methods of encouraging States to participate in the program; (D) the 
administration of the program; and E) other methods of creating new 
farming or ranching opportunities.
    The most up-to-date agenda details and documents will be made 
available to the public before and after the meeting at: https://www.outreach.usda.gov/committees/ACBFR.htm.

DATES: The ACBFR meeting will be held on Monday, March 16, 2020, at 
9:00 a.m.to 5:00 p.m. (Eastern Time Zone).

ADDRESSES: 

(a) Attendance in-person: Omni Louisville Hotel, Olmstead Ballroom 4, 
400 S 2nd Street, Louisville, Kentucky 40202
(b) Public Call Information--Listen Only: Dial: 866-816-7252 Conference 
ID: 6188761
(c) Comments may be sent to: [email protected]

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Designated Federal Officer (DFO) Maria 
Goldberg, OPPE, 202-720-6350, or email: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Members of the public are entitled to make 
comments during the public comment session. Commenters will be allowed 
a maximum of three minutes and will be scheduled on a first-come basis. 
If the number of persons requesting to speak is greater than what can 
be reasonably accommodated during the scheduled open public meeting 
timeframe; written comments may be submitted.
    Written comments for the Committee's consideration may be submitted 
to Ms. Maria Goldberg, Designated Federal Officer, USDA OPPE, 1400 
Independence Avenue, Room 533-A, Washington, DC 20250-0170; Fax (202) 
720-7136; or email: [email protected]. Written 
comments must be received by OPPE within 30 days after the scheduled 
meeting.
    Meeting Accommodations: USDA is committed to ensuring that all 
persons are included in our programs and events. If you are a person 
with a disability and require reasonable accommodations to participate 
in this meeting, please contact Maria Goldberg, 202-720- 6350 or email: 
[email protected].

    Dated: February 27, 2020.
Cikena V. Reid,
Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2020-04383 Filed 3-3-20; 8:45 am]
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