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USDA Agricultural Marketing Service is seeking nominees for two producer positions and one expert in marketing to serve three-year terms on the National Sheep Industry Improvement Center Board of Directors.

The deadline for nominations is May 5, 2023.

U.S. pork exports, which posted a strong finish in 2022, maintained momentum in January, according to data released by USDA and compiled by USMEF. 

The trade mission team received market briefings from USDA and in-country USMEF marketing staff before touring a packing plant and several retail outlets, witnessing USMEF marketing initiatives at work in-market and attending Expo Carnes, the largest meat industry trade show in Mexico.

Karissa Isaacs works directly with producer partners to develop programs to improve production efficiencies and consistency through camera grading, genetic research and producer education.

The application for this year’s school is available on the NLFA website.

Sonia Arnold, Ph.D, has an extensive background in dairy farming, dairy science and animal nutrition.

This committee advises the U.S. secretary of agriculture on matters affecting the Food Safety and Inspection Service's inspection program activities, including food safety policies that will contribute to USDA's regulatory policy development.

The secretary of agriculture appoints board members from nominations submitted by certified organizations.

The campaign has a strong digital presence through ALB's consumer social platforms.