EPA Seeks New Members for the Farm, Ranch and Rural Communities Advisory Committee

EPA Seeks New Members for the Farm, Ranch and Rural Communities Advisory Committee

January 21, 2026

WASHINGTON - On January 16, 2025, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a solicitation for nominations to serve on its Farm, Ranch, and Rural Communities Federal Advisory Committee (FRRCC). Established in 2008, the FRRCC provides independent policy advice, information, and recommendations to the EPA Administrator on a range of environmental issues and policies that are of importance to agriculture and rural communities.

"American farmers, ranchers and rural communities value the importance of keeping our land, air, and water safe and healthy. The FRRCC gives agricultural stakeholders a valuable seat at the table to provide meaningful feedback to EPA on a range of environmental policies and programs," said Turner Bridgforth, Senior Agriculture Advisor to the Administrator. "Feeding, clothing, and fueling the world requires a strong partnership between EPA and America's farmers and ranchers. EPA looks forward to continuing to engage with our agriculture community."

The FRRCC serves as an advisory body that will address specific topics of unique relevance to agriculture as identified by the Administrator, in such a way as to provide thoughtful advice and useful insights to the Agency as it considers environmental policies and programs that affect and engage agriculture and rural communities.

To build a broad and balanced representation of perspectives for the FRRCC, members will be selected from a variety of relevant sectors. Members may represent farmers, ranchers, and rural communities; allied industries, including farm groups, rural suppliers, marketers, and processors; academia and researchers; state, local, and tribal government; and nongovernmental organizations.

To be considered for an appointment to the FRRCC, applications should be submitted to [email protected] by March 2, 2026. For more information on how to apply, please visit https://www.epa.gov/faca/frrccExit EPA's website.