Western Growers President and CEO Dave Puglia has been reappointed to the Foreign Agricultural Service Agricultural Policy Advisory Committee and Vice President of Federal Government Affairs Dennis Nuxoll has been reappointed to the Agricultural Technical Advisory Committee for Trade in Fruits and Vegetables by the United Stated Department of Agriculture (USDA) and United States Trade Representative (USTR).

According to the Foreign Agricultural Service Agricultural Policy Advisory Committee charter, appointed trade advisors are tasked with advising, consulting with, and making recommendations to the Secretary of Agriculture and the United States Trade Representative concerning the trade policy of the United States and associated matters. As well as providing information and advice regarding negotiating objectives and bargaining positions of the United States before entering into trade agreements, the Committee will also provide guidance and updated information about established trade agreements as it relates to the trade policy. The Committee also will stay informed about the ongoing work of the technical-level committees (ATACs).

The Agricultural Technical Advisory Committee for Trade in Fruits and Vegetables charter states that representatives will make recommendations and provide advice and information regarding trade issues to the Secretary of Agriculture and the United States Trade Representative as it relates to both domestic and foreign production and trade concerning fruits and vegetables. The Committee will furnish advisory opinions and reports regarding trade policy as requested by the Secretary of Agriculture and the United States Trade Representative or their designees.

Read the full announcement here.