Oct 29, 2010

Twelve Open Seats on National Sustainable Ag Standards CommitteeSource: Leonardo Academy

Leonardo Academy is seeking applications for 12 vacant seats on the National Sustainable Agriculture Standards Committee within the Producer, User and General Interest categories. Individuals or representatives of entities that produce, process or use agricultural goods are encouraged to apply.

Leonardo Academy is seeking applications for 12 vacant seats on the National Sustainable Agriculture Standards Committee within the Producer, User and General Interest categories. Individuals or representatives of entities that produce, process or use agricultural goods, such as farmers, product handlers, processors, distributors, manufacturers, food service companies, retailers and restaurants, as well as labor groups, consumer groups, agricultural development NGOs, academia and other parties that are interested in engaging in a national dialogue on sustainable agriculture are encouraged to apply.

The 58-member Standards Committee is working to develop a national standard for sustainable agriculture under the rules of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). The Standards Committee consists of a skilled, diverse membership representing a broad range of perspectives from across all areas of agriculture.

To receive an application for membership on the Standards Committee, contact Jennifer Trucks at Jennifer@leonardoacademy.org or 608.280.0255, or click here.

Applications must be submitted by 12 p.m. CST on Friday, Dec. 10, 2010. Individuals who have previously submitted applications for Standards Committee membership will automatically be placed in the pool of applicants for the current openings.