Since its inception in 2001, this Advisory Committee has met up to two times per year to develop recommendations for submission to the Secretary of Agriculture on issues affecting the U.S. produce industry. AMS officials ensure this Advisory Committee is administered according to the Federal Advisory Committee Act, and plan Advisory Committee meetings. Below is a roster of the newly appointed 2013-2015 Committee members. These members have been appointed to a 2 or 3 – year term as noted below.